From identifying opportunities, deciding whether or not to bid, registering, completing the ITT and putting forward the best business solution for the client, right through to any interview or presentation this slide deck will guide you through the entire contract bidding process. You will also have the contact details of experts who can guide you through the process next time you are involved with it. Vicki, Ian and Hugh all run businesses that specialize in helping firms win more new contract business. They operate across the entire scale of contract business bidding and contract document production. Their emphasis is always on what is best for your client, and their communication style focuses on explaining concisely, accurately and memorably on how your business solutions will best meet the REAL needs of the client. During the process they will be asking you for 2evidences and proofs" that you can deliver the products or services to the prospective client based on your experience and your knowledge and understanding of what the client really needs. If there is an interview / presentation to make during the process then it is critical that the individuals perform well and as a team, demonstrating behaviours that will build rapport, credibility and trust with the client. All characteristics that will be critical to your success in securing the business

1. The A to Z of winning major new contract
business through the tendering process
Business Network South-West - Exeter
9th January 2013

2. Agenda
• Identifying opportunities Ian
– Expression of interest
– Go / No go?
– The PQQ
• Completing the bid documentation Vicki
– Resourcing the bid completion
– Project management
– Evidences and proofs
– The final submission
• Effective communication Hugh
– The interview / presentation

3. Common myths
1. The decision is already made – client is just going through the
process!
2. You have no chance of winning - unless you have an existing
relationship with the client
3. They know us - so why do we need to tell them what we can
do
4. Lowest price always wins
5. I can present - I’ve done it 100’s of times before
6. Tendering is too much of a gamble and therefore not worth
the risk

4. Why does it have to be so complicated?
• Legal requirement (Public Sector)
• Enables organisations to control Service, Quality and Costs
• Gives client the opportunity to : Benchmark, seek Added Value & Innovation
• To give suppliers a level playing field

5. IDENTIFYING OPPORTUNITIES
IAN

6. Identifying Opportunities

7. Health
18%
Pensions
18%
Welfare
17%
Education
13%
Remainder
34%
57%
43%
UK GDP = £1.6tn
What are the opportunities?Public Sector opportunities

8. • Annual UK contract spend = £1tn
• Massive opportunities for those who
engage with the tender process
• More procurement via tendering
• The professional approach will win
What are the opportunities?

9. • Contracts Finder (GOV.UK)
• Tenders Electronic Daily (OJEU)
• Public Sector Procurement Portals – Regional, Local, NHS
• MOD Defence Contracts Online
• Subscription services – B2BQuote, Tendermatch, Tenders
Direct, In-tend..etc.
Finding Opportunities

10. Expression of interest

12.  Regular income
 Guaranteed payment (Public Sector)
 Stability - your business and employees
 Able to plan workloads
 Build track record, marketplace credibility
 You will be providing a public service
Why tender for work?

13. M.E.A.T.
• Highest quality?
• Most reliable delivery?
• Most competitive price?
• Most flexibility?
• Most innovation?
• Best relationship?
Are you able to deliver their needs?
V f M

14. Bid or No Bid?
• Is it core business?
• Is it a stretch too far?
• Are good references available?
• Can you resource it?

15.  You really want
 Fit with your business goals
 You can afford to implement
 Are profitable
 Don’t compromise existing business
Only bid for contracts that….

16.  “Just for the hell of it”
 You’re not qualified to undertake
 If you don’t believe you can win
 That stretches your resources too far
 That is worth more than 25% of your current turnover
 Last minute
Never bid for anything…..

17. What is its purpose?
• Company details and information
• Accounts (3 years)
• Core competencies
• References
• Policies –
– Health & Safety
– Business Continuity
– Equalities/Equal Opportunities
– Environmental/Sustainability
– Quality
Pre-qualification (PQQ)

18. COMPLETING THE DOCUMENTATION
VICKI

19. Completing the bid documentation
• Resourcing the bid
– Project management
– Time
– People
– Clarifications
• Evidences and Proofs
• The final documents
– Proof reading
– Quality Assurance
– Submitting / deadlines
• Asking for and taking advantage of feedback

20. Resourcing the bid
 Project management
 Time
 People
 Clarifications

21. Evidences and Proofs

22. Evidences and Proofs

23. The final documents
• Proof reading
• Quality Assurance
• Submitting / deadlines

24. Feedback from the client

25. EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
HUGH

26. Effective communication is..
 Focused
 Clear
 Memorable

27. Verbal & non-verbal communications
 Words
 Tone
 Stance
 Posture
 Expression
 Gestures
 Dress
 Image (do you look prepared / professional)
Verbal
35%
Non-verbal
65%

28. Focus on what really matters..to them!
• Sell the sizzle
• Key issues only
• How you help them

29. A picture paints a thousand words
• Minimize the use of
• Choose carefully
• Never insult audience

30. What people remember

31. What people remember

32. They don’t care what you do
They want to know
what they
get……….benefits!

33. Practice makes perfect

34. Contract Business - Summary
• Grow your business…profitably
• Increase your credibility
• Effective processes and procedures are
good for your business anyway!

35. Why engage us?

37. Getting in touch
admin@tendervictory.co.uk
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Tel: 01395 266959
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win@thebidcoach.co.uk
www.thebidcoach.co.uk
Tel: 01963 240555
Mob: 07970 694814
info@winningtenders.co.uk
www.winningtenders.co.uk
Tel: 01392 247997
Mob: 07988 771225