A: Ideally 3-4 weeks for a comprehensive tender. However, we routinely handle urgent opportunities with 10-14 days’ notice. For extremely tight deadlines (7 days or less), we can provide targeted support on specific elements like pricing or compliance checking, though full-service support is challenging.

A: Yes. Most modern tenders use quality/price splits (e.g., 60/40 or 70/30). Strong technical writing helps you score well on quality criteria, which can outweigh a higher price. We focus on demonstrating value, not just lowest cost.

A: Not necessarily. For pricing services, yes, we need full transparency to verify accuracy. For technical writing only, we can work with your summary pricing and net rates without seeing margin breakdowns. We sign NDAs as standard and treat all client information with absolute confidentiality.

A: Win rates depend on price competitiveness, client relationships, and the competitive field. We focus on removing the avoidable causes of loss: non-compliance, weak technical narratives, and pricing errors.

A: Yes! Framework bids require different approaches - demonstrating consistent capability, capacity, and delivery track record rather than project-specific solutions. We’ve successfully supported applications to major frameworks including local authority construction frameworks, NHS frameworks, Scape, Procure Partnerships, and Crown Commercial Service agreements.

A: Absolutely. Many small/medium contractors lack in-house bid teams but need professional submissions to compete. We scale our services to match your needs and budget. For SMEs bidding £500K-2M projects, we typically provide pricing support and technical writing. We’re experienced at making smaller firms appear as professional as major contractors.

A: Yes! Many clients engage us for post-contract services including detailed cost planning, value engineering implementation, change order pricing, progress payment applications, and final account negotiations. We can also provide ongoing BIM coordination and quantity surveying support throughout project delivery.

A: Yes. We offer tender-watching services where we monitor contract notice platforms (Find a Tender, Contracts Finder, sector-specific portals) for opportunities matching your capabilities. We provide weekly summaries with bid/no-bid recommendations, saving hours of searching and freeing you to focus on high-probability opportunities.

A: Priced per package, quoted before we start. No hourly billing and no fee for scope we did not agree. Fees depend on tender complexity, value and the services required. We provide fixed-price quotes within 24 hours of reviewing tender documents.