Tender Writing Tips For Beginners

TENDER WRITING TIPS FOR BEGINNERS https://bidsmith.com.au/

PROVIDE ALL RELEVANT DETAILS Most tender applications will include a list of basic information about your business that must be included in order for it to be considered. This may vary from tender to tender but usually consists of the following:

ANSWER THE SELECTION CRITERIA The selection criteria will contain specific questions about your companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to undertake the advertised work. It is important that you read these questions carefully and answer them as succinctly as possible â&#x20AC;&#x201D; failure to do so will suggest that you struggle to follow directions. Identify what aspects of product/service delivery are most important to the client and ensure that you structure your response around these.

INCLUDE EXAMPLES Examples are the easiest way to indicate to the client that you are suitable for the advertised project. Reference past projects that your business has completed and if asked, include reference contact details. Be sure to reach out to your references first to check that they are happy to provide a positive recommendation, otherwise this tactic may work against you!

STRUCTURE YOUR RESPONSE CORRECTLY Many tender applications have a specific format that you must follow when structuring your response. Do not make any changes to the template document (not even spelling and grammar!) and answer questions in the order they have been provided. If there is no template, structure your response in an organised and logical order with clear headings and consistent formatting OUR SINGULAR FOCUS ISHELPING YOU WIN TENDERS. BID AND TENDER CONSULTANTS IN AUSTRALIA Read more at https://bidsmith.com.au/

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Tender Writing Tips For Beginners

Published on Nov 23, 2020

Bidsmith Tender Writing

In simple terms, a tender is a formal offer to perform work. Many industries use the tendering process in order to advertise key projects via a ‘Tender Request’ (similar to a job advertisement) and invite parties to express their interest by submitting a ‘Response to Tender’. The response usually contains answers to critical questions regarding timelines, budgets, and scope of work. Tendering is a highly competitive process and a ‘Response to Tender’ is the main opportunity that your business has to sell their capabilities and quality of work. A ‘Response to Tender’ can be anywhere from a page or two to hundreds of pages long, depending on the size of the project. Tendering can be a costly undertaking, which is why it’s a good idea to enter the process with as much knowledge as possible. Keep reading to discover our top tender writing tips for newcomers to the tendering process.