Bid/No Bid: know which tenders are right for you

A simple form to help you deicide whether a tender is worth your time, before you spend days writing it.

Some people see a tender and start writing straight away. Others read the notice, doubt themselves and worry about making the wrong call. Both cost you. You either spend your time on the wrong opportunity, or you miss the perfect contract.

This form helps you tell the difference early, so you can decide with confidence.

Some people see a tender and start writing straight away. Others read the notice, doubt themselves and worry about making the wrong call. Both cost you. You either spend your time on the wrong opportunity, or you miss the perfect contract.

This form helps you tell the difference early, so you can decide with confidence.

What you get
A form to fill in as you read a tender, covering:

• The basics: dates, contract value and what the buyer is buying

• How bids will be judged, including price, quality and social value

• The requirements you need to meet

• The evidence you will need to show

• Questions to ask the buyer

• Pros and cons

• A clear decision: Bid, Find out more first, or Leave this one

Who it is for?
Sole traders and small businesses who want to win public sector contracts but are not sure which tenders to go for.