Bid Writing And Assistance
Bid Writing and Assistance...with a difference
BPM Professional Services recognise that winning business is a key requirement of any contractor and sub-contractor, and that more and more often, the method of doing this is through the PQQ process followed by detailed tender submissions.
BPM Professional Services also recognise that for busy companies, putting these responses together can be a lengthy process, requiring skills that may not come naturally to your business and in some cases, skills that you may not have. Also, the compiling of these documents can significantly impact a senior manager's time (spent out of the business), and as a consequence your core business may suffer. At BPM Professional Services, we combine the commercial experience of our Chartered Quantity Surveyors (RICS), who have been involved in a number of commercial tenders for large construction contractors, with a Business Development team experienced in tender writing and sales proposals for blue-chip projects (not just construction) as well as in-house proofreading skills. Unlike other companies, we can offer our clients the complete package - technical knowledge coupled with the writing and editing ability to ensure your documents both sound and look professional.
What can we offer?
PQQs / ITTs
Traditionally, Pre Qualification Questionnaires (PQQs) were used to assess a company's financial standing and resource capability before starting a project. Today, PQQs are used by both public and private sector companies to select the most suitable suppliers to go forward to the ITT stage. As a result, PQQs now require a more in-depth and detailed response in order to make that first impression count. BPM can offer our clients a tailored solution including the following:
- A full review of the PQQ/ITT document, identifying the exact requirements and recommending action needed;
- Production of a timeline of events, identifying what steps need to be taken and by when;
- Company research to identify what documentation we already have to work with and areas that need improvement;
- Writing/population of entire document or sections identified as requiring improvement, including all attachments, case studies and policy documents;
- Formatting of all documents to ensure a professional appearance throughout;
- Understanding how the document should be submitted (electronically, paper copy, disk format) and ensuring that this is done before the deadline
Creating a proposal which meets your client's needs, delivers all the relevant information and presents it in a way which makes the reader want to use your client's services is an in-depth process which requires a great deal of thought, effort, skill, and above all - time. It is not a process which should be rushed, although this can sometimes prove difficult. By appointing BPM to manage this process, our client's can relax, safe in the knowledge that a professional team is creating an effective and persuasive document and most importantly, one which will help generate new business. In order to produce a professional proposal, our team will:
- Fully review the ITT, RFI, RFP, RFQ , grant proposal or research proposal and identify the key areas which need to be drawn out in the text;
- Speak to the key staff to gather all relevant information;
- Structure a response which will be reviewed independently by another team member before being passed to the client, well before the deadline, for their review and comments
- Make any final additions and amendments before final submission to the client
Proofreading
At BPM, we understand the importance of ensuring your written work is accurate and is a good, clear reflection of your company. Whether it be your website, company letters, sales brochures or any other written documentation, it is important to ensure the tone is correct, the information is relevant and the spelling is correct!
BPM's team of qualified proofreaders can help with this process. Having an impartial third party review your work can be the difference between it making a good impression or sinking like a ship due to inaccuracies. Our staff have a great eye for detail and can review any written literature both quickly and efficiently, leaving you free to concentrate on other areas of your business. Examples of documents we have worked on:
To ensure your PQQ or tender submission is polished and well presented, is delivered on time and that company resources have not been drained putting it together, please contact BPM Professional Services for further information on how we can help you.