Frequently Asked Questions

Our expertise is to give you immediate results, as a good bid consultant will provide details of how you can improve both the technical and commercial elements of your bid.

The inability to include this stage in your bid process would suggest that your bid process is not as well structured as it could be and a quality bid consultant would have the ability to support the drafting of the schedule for the bid, affording time for review and development. All good bid consultants will MAKE time in their schedule to support the client's bid timetable.

The cost to a client for a small number of days to carry out a review and then issue a recommendation report is marginal compared to the value of the contract.  Tom Crowe Procurement Solutions provide a competitive reimbursable rate or fixed price solution, which equates to a tiny fraction of the contract value.

The services offered could compliment any member of the supply chain, as Tom Crowe Procurement Solutions draw on their extensive inside knowledge to strengthen the tender returns of any bid. However, if you are repeatedly successful with all or the majority of tenders submissions issued, you don't need the help of a bid consultant. If you are attempting to enter a new industry or strengthen a commercial position within an industry, a bid consultant could be just the marginal gain you need.

Tom Crowe Procurement Solutions Limited’s templates, tips, tools and techniques apply to nearly all businesses as the principles of tendering are common across industries. So the knowledge you have about your business and industry and the knowledge we have about tenders make an excellent partnership.

The first impression always counts and a bid often provides your prospective client with an initial understanding of your professionalism and commitment. Tom Crowe Procurement Solutions has specific experience in understanding what creates the perfect first impression. We can provide advice with tips on bid structure and how to present information in charts, graphs and tables that are easier to read than text.

A well-resourced and carefully planned bid with disciplined staff is the key. Tom Crowe Procurement Solutions will guide you in running a tender exercise as a project through a resourced project plan. This allows you to successfully plan and resource your bid to avoid the last-minute rush or failure. 

Winning tenders is not easy and success depends on many factors. Tom Crowe Procurement Solutions provide a structure to improve your chances of winning giving you the best possible chance for success.