Insight December 2022

Top-tips for writing tender responses

Writing responses for tenders can be daunting, especially when completing your first. So, before you send out your next school tender, here are some things you can check to aid your tender writing and add a little extra value to your responses.

1. Do your values shine through?

Your values and how you practice them as a business are what set you apart from everyone else. Don’t miss an opportunity to shout about them, and how they’ll support your partnership with schools.

2. Do your responses have enough detail?

Being as in-depth as possible will give the school clarity and confidence in your partnership. This is crucial when writing about the transition and review processes that will take place if the tender is awarded to you.

3. Is there any repetition?

While we’ve spoken about being detailed in your responses, it’s equally important to avoid repetition. This will help you to keep answers succinct and simple for schools to read through.

4. Have you shared your community spirit?

Are you involved in any local initiatives such as charities of uniform banks? Make sure to share your commitments with schools and assure them of your positive presence in your community.

5. Have you used the resources available to you?

Banner’s Media Hub hosts a wide range of resources that are there to make tendering easy. See our previous article about using the Media Hub for creating tenders here.

6. We're here to help

If you’re still not sure about how to approach the tendering process, we’re here to help. Our team are available to give advice and support. Simply contact us at marketing@banner.co.uk