So, you need to know how to write a bid.
An opportunity has arisen for procurement and now you need to capitalise on it.
The only thing is, you don’t really know where to start when writing a bid. This can be a common problem, people often get overwhelmed when it comes to bid writing.
At Thornton & Lowe, being the bid-writing experts we are, we aim to make this process easy and stress-free for you.
When submitting a tender response, the competition will be fierce - which means you need to stand out.
A thorough understanding of how to write a bid, combined with a great proposal, is what will set you apart from your competition.
Below, we will guide you through the steps that will help you achieve success with your response.
How To Structure A Bid
To execute a successful written bid, you first need to prepare and plan accordingly. Writing a stellar bid doesn’t happen overnight. Every tender response needs to be uniquely catered to the tender document in question. You must analyse the tender document carefully and confirm that your business is the right fit. If your business cannot fulfil the needs within the tender, bidding may not be the right move for you. To decipher whether your business is suited to the request, you must list the requirements of the job and decide if you can confidently meet them.- Do you have previous experience in delivering similar services?
- Are you an expert in the field?
- Does your business have the sufficient resources?
- Are certain people going to write certain sections?
- How much time do you need to set aside to complete the document?