Win More Public Sector Contracts
Free guides for UK tradespeople and SMEs. Learn what evaluators actually want - without the jargon or waffle.
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Social Value in Tenders: How to Actually Score Well
Social value is 10-30% of your tender score. Learn what evaluators look for, with real examples for SME tradespeople.
Procurement Act 2023: What UK SMEs Need to Know
The biggest change to public sector procurement in decades. Here's what actually matters for small businesses.
TOMs Framework: How Social Value is Actually Scored
The measurement system councils use to score your social value. Learn the 5 themes, 35+ measures, and proxy values.
How to Answer Tender Questions: Step-by-Step Guide
The 4-part answer structure that scores 5/5. Covers method statements, case studies, social value, and compliance questions with real examples.
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Social Value Response Examples That Score 5/5
Real examples for cleaning, electrical, maintenance and more. See exactly what evaluators want with before/after comparisons.
Writing Case Studies That Win Contracts
Turn your past projects into winning tender evidence. Includes templates, the 6-part structure, and before/after examples.
Lost a Bid? Here's What Evaluators Actually Wanted
The 5 most common reasons SMEs lose public sector bids - and how to fix each one before your next submission.
The SME Bid Checklist: 15 Points That Get You Shortlisted
The compliance checklist council evaluators use. Miss one item and you're out before they read your response.
DIY vs Consultant vs AI: The True Cost of Writing Bids
A £50k contract bid takes 40+ hours to write properly. We break down the real costs of each approach.
What Council Evaluators Actually Look For (From Someone Who's Been One)
Insider perspective on how public sector bids are really scored. The criteria they won't tell you about.
Your First Public Sector Bid: A Step-by-Step Guide for Complete Beginners
Never bid before? Start here. We explain PQQs (Pre-Qualification Questionnaires), ITTs (Invitations to Tender), frameworks, and all the jargon in plain English.