The Good Points of the Public Sector Tender Process - Few things instil a sense of dread in seasoned tender writers than the prospect of approaching a government proposal. Professional Tender Consultants actually enjoy the clarity the process gives.
The Good Points of the Public Sector Tender Process
By Samuel Arthur
Nov 14, 2011 - 6:31:27 AM
Few things instil a sense of dread in
seasoned tender writers than the prospect of approaching a government
proposal. Rather than having the liberty which private sector
companies generally afford, in terms of the freedom to express
strengths in your own format, government bids are usually strictly
controlled, meaning the tender consultants has to abide
in full with all structural and content requirements.
This rigidity can be difficult for a
number of reasons. It means that the tender writers have to produce
copy in line with the specific requirements set out, instead of
allowing their creative abilities to shine through. Government bids
are usually presented within tables, making the use of images
difficult, and there is often very little free form space to use to
describe the attributes of your company.
Despite all this, there are some
positive attributes for tender writers when bidding to government
sectors, as follows:
The instructions for copy input
are usually very clear, if limiting. This means that it is
relatively simple to discern what needs to be answered in order to
ensure compliance
Deadlines, pricing, structure and
instructions all tend to be very well controlled, enabling rapid
comprehension of what is required
Many government organisations have
robust and proven uploading platforms which make the submission
process simple and easy to use
The majority of government bids
will follow a similar format, meaning that as the
tender writers
gain experience in the sector, this knowledge can be applied to
subsequent projects.
The tender writing process for
government bids may be daunting, but there are advantages to it.
Tackling large bids for substantial contracts involves demonstrating
a thorough knowledge of the company which is being represented, and
quickly brings an understanding of how the organisation is faring
when it comes to legislative compliance, quality management
procedures and other critical processes. Most government bids will
demand a thorough presentation of processes including:
Environmental policies
Equality and Diversity measures
Health and Safety manuals and
policies
TUPE structures
Disaster recovery and Business
continuity plans
ISO or equivalent
accreditations.
Producing all of these documents for a
relatively new company can support tender writers to shape really
robust processes, and highlight any shortcomings in the overall
policies of the organisation. In effect, a government bid can be
invaluable in ensuring that the company is operating to strict
quality management criteria, acting as a sounding board for the
development of strong and supportive policies which will be of great
value in the overall operation of the company.
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