Bid Writing

We provide technically accurate, compliant, and compelling responses to pre-qualification questions and tender submissions. 

With well-written, clear, and targeted content designed to ensure the highest scores.  

We thoroughly research the tender documents to understand the buyer's needs or pain points and how to align your organisation with theirs. Our goal is to make the buyer understand that your services are what they require to achieve their stated outcomes.  

Each question receives comprehensive attention, with clear and direct language that engages the buyer and directly addresses their needs. It’s all about the buyer and how your company can resolve their challenges.  

We bring experience across many of the key themes commonly evaluated in modern procurement, including quality, health and safety, environmental management, sustainability, carbon reduction, social value, compliance, information security, and technical delivery. This enables us to develop responses that answer the question and demonstrate genuine understanding of the outcomes buyers are seeking and the value your organisation can deliver.

We won! Thanks for your hard work on this. Initial feedback from the client was that our tender was head and shoulders above the rest. I think this marks the start of a great working relationship. On to the next one!

Head of Development, Gloucestershire 

Our bespoke 5-Step Bid Management Plan outlines the route we take in a systematic and inclusive way. 

From solutioning and storyboarding to writing and reviewing, we integrate into your team remotely and lead the project through to completion and submission.

Our experienced and competent management of the bidding and proposals process brings key people and essential factors together to collaboratively guide you through the vital milestones to success!

BBM's 'Bid Tracker' is pivotal in this process. It acts as a communication tool that provides clear visibility and defines actions regarding scheduling and ownership of bid elements.

We also offer graphic design services through our network. This collaborative approach is designed to bring out the best in your organisation  to win the tender!

 We are delighted to tell you that we have been accepted as first place contractor for the lot we bid for. Thank you for your hard work and it was a pleasure working alongside you once again.

Managing Director, Glasgow.

We do the heavy lifting, with a comprehensive suite of services to support your tender submissions.  

Bid Reviews: Is your bid ready to submit but you're unsure if every point has been addressed or every question answered? Have you done everything possible for your organisation to succeed in the bid? Our Critical Friend and quallity check services ensure your bid is optimised for success.  

Discovery: Is this the right tender for your organisation? Do you have the capacity to evaluate every document and determine if a specific tender is worth your resources? Do you implement a Discovery Process (Bid/No Bid) in your organisation? We can swiftly and effectively assess and advise if you qualify and have a favourable chance of success in your bid. 

Mentoring:  We provide expert mentoring to help businesses identify, prepare, and submit high-quality tender applications. As a registered Business Mentor and Member of the Institute of Leadership, we help organisations build the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to compete successfully for public and private sector contracts.

'We were successful with the tender application! I can't thank you enough for your services. It's not something we would have been able to achieve without your help.'  

Managing Director, Bristol

We collaborate with your subject matter experts.

 We also offer a broad understanding of the technical subjects that score highly in bids across most industrial sectors. 

• Quality Management
• Health, Safety & Wellbeing
• Environmental Management
• Sustainability Management
• Carbon Reduction & Net Zero
• Commercial Management
• Compliance & Governance.

• Design Management
• Construction Methodologies
• Electrical Competence
• Mechanical Competence
• Infrastructure Delivery
• Industry Frameworks.

• Information & Data Security
• Social Value (National TOMs)
• Community Benefits
• ESG & Responsible Business
• Supply Chain Management.

Bid & Tender Workshops

Our in-person and online workshops cover essential aspects of bid success, including selecting the right bid opportunities and understanding the tender instructions and documentation, such as scoring criteria. You'll gain insights into the 5-Step bid management process and learn how to incorporate market and client intelligence efficiently. 

We focus on content planning and mapping out your bids, along with productive bid writing techniques that encompass grant writing and completing sample tender questions. The review cycle is an integral part of our training, ensuring you have robust tender support throughout your projects.

UK-wide workshops at your business are available by arrangement. All workshops include a free 30-minute online follow up session.

'Many thanks for yesterday's session; it was superb. I attended with the goal of improving my proposal writing skills and ended up learning a whole lot more!' 

Workshop Attendee, May 2025.

Grant funding is a complex and competitive process. 

Application forms and portals can be intricate, demanding a high level of detail within tight word limits. It's essential to strike the right balance to provide key information and address what assessors are looking for. 

 BBM guides you through the 8 STEPS of grant submission. We work to identify key themes, craft a compelling statement of need, define your goals and objectives, and design effective methods and strategies to navigate your funding journey and beyond.

'We're delighted with the draft submission and are happy for this to be submitted to the National Lottery with our thanks'.

Charity Trustee, Devon.