NOTTINGHAM, England - Nov. 20, 2019 - Sales are the lifeblood of any business. If the main way you win sales in your industry is by tendering, then it is vital you do it well.

Top 3 Bid Writing and Tender Presentation Tips:

Write simply

You may assume that evaluators read everything that you submit within the bid document. Well, sadly, this may not be the case. In our experience, this would be very unusual, as they are often under time pressures themselves to complete the evaluation process.

Most people take around two to three minutes to read 500 words, which is around one side of A4. Evaluators typically have around one minute to read this much text, so they are invariably forced to skim read the material.

Show the reader the way

One of the easiest ways to help the evaluator to connect with your bid is to use clear headings and subheadings that relate to the questions in the tender. Headings are like signposts that give clarity to the evaluator – so they know that you are giving them exactly what they asked for.

The headings should also follow the order in which things were asked for – so the evaluator doesn't waste time looking for answers.

Make your bid attractive to read

Bullets and numbering are a great way to highlight important information. Keep them short and to the point, and they will also create some great white space on your document, breaking the information up.

When complete, don't forget to check the spelling and grammar, too. If your writing is full of errors, the evaluator may wonder what mistakes you will make with their project, too.




We are not saying that they will guarantee success, but they may just help you write a tender that is easier to read, that better highlights the reasons why you are right for the job and ultimately makes it easy for the buyer to choose you.

Tender and Bid Writing Services Contract Award Specialists

Silverlock offers 3 simple solutions to help SMEs win contracts:

~ By training your staff in tender writing and bid management
~ Working closely with you to produce a strong tender



~ Reviewing your draft bid and provide feedback and advice for strengthening it

Visit the Silverlock website to discover more about their tender writing and training services: https://www.silverlock.co.uk/tender-bid-writing-services-...

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