by Ian Hands | Jan 27, 2021 | News
**Leadership & Management tender opportunity** Short deadline of Monday 1st February 2021 4.00pm A commissioner is looking for a supplier to develop and deliver a leadership development programme that will equip Heads and Directors (NHS) with the skills and...
by Ian Hands | Jan 23, 2021 | News
Need some advice, guidance and support for a forthcoming tender or bid opportunity? I deliver a 45 minute ‘virtual’ session to offer bespoke support to your business. It could include; – Top bid writing techniques – Framework applications i.e....
by Ian Hands | Jan 22, 2021 | News
**Digital Apprenticeships Tender Opportunity** Deadline 27th January 2021 – Data Analyst Level 4 Contract Value £300,000 – IS Business Analyst Level 4 Contract Value £180,000 Please contact me for further details...
by Ian Hands | Jan 7, 2021 | News
**Leadership & Management Tender Alert** Tender opportunity to deliver a Leadership & Management Training Programme that will significantly improve outcomes for children and young people and contribute to a high-quality service and improve overall...
by Ian Hands | Dec 12, 2020 | News
‘Virtual’ bid sessions I still have availability for my 45 minute online, virtual support sessions (£30.00) providing bespoke help with bids or tenders. These sessions could include where to source opportunities, submission portal management, top...
by Ian Hands | Oct 2, 2020 | News
Need some advice or help in getting onto a Framework agreement? We can help with all your business needs and support you to obtain Framework status which will enable you to bid for business. Get in touch now if you would like to know of the ‘remote’...
by Ian Hands | Jun 3, 2020 | News
Need advice on tendering or bidding to the public or private sector? In these difficult times for businesses with limited resources, I am offering free consultation advice and tips to anyone who needs help or to simply answer any questions you may have. Please email...
by Ian Hands | Jan 31, 2020 | News
I have been approached twice over the last couple of weeks from clients who have asked me ‘can you write a tender for me and oh it is due in next week!’ – My first reaction is not to turn away the business, (I want a lasting relationship with them) but to ask them for...
by Ian Hands | Jun 15, 2019 | News
I have recently written a tender for a client spending my time as usual gathering information, ensuring the model of delivery is what the commissioner requires, reviewing, uploading and being ‘compliant’ with the commissioning LA processes. To our surprise (or was it...
by Ian Hands | Oct 16, 2018 | News
A supplier should undertake a bid or no-bid decision process in order to determine whether to submit or not. Often the decision process is replaced by an intuitive gut-feeling decision i.e. no capacity, our competitor will win, no margin. The bid or no-bid decision...
