How to Win Commercial Cleaning Bids

December 27, 2021

Commercial Cleaning Bids: A guide on sourcing and winning

Submitting commercial cleaning bids is pivotal to winning commercial cleaning contracts. This blog will show you how to:

  1. Zero in on the needs of buyers
  2. Persuade them in your bids.

Which sectors publish commercial cleaning bids?

Commercial cleaning covers a large variety of sectors, including:

For larger contracts, they tend to be carried out once or twice a year, and it can cover:

  • Tile cleaning
  • Wall cleaning
  • Lighting
  • Window cleaning
  • Kitchen areas
  • Washing facilities.

5 tips to help you source and win commercial cleaning bids

Obviously getting registered on S.A.M. is a great start to any cleaning bidders aims. For those who don’t know, S.A.M. is the government’s official contract portal. In order to win these bids you’ll need to:

· Understand the buyer’s needs!

Too many commercial cleaners send a boilerplate bid response and hope for the best. The magic lies in understanding the buyer’s needs. Tailor your response to them. For instance, if the buyer owns an underground research facility, window cleaning might not be a priority. The closer you tie in what you do, the more attractive you’ll become to the contracting commission. If you’re going to win commercial cleaning bids, this is a must.

· Find the balance between jargon and layman’s terms

It’s somewhat assured that the companies who’ll be looking for your services won’t be well versed in cleaning terminology. It comes with experience but, eventually, you find a distinct balance between using jargon and laymen’s terms. The closer you get to communicating your competence, the better you’ll appear to the contracting commission.

· Pricing commercial cleaning bids

If you’re going to be cleaning offices, schools, and government facilities, you need a definitive price system. It can be based on square footage or hourly/daily rates. Be aware that the buyer will have a competitive selection to choose from, so knowing your worth is vital.

· Proofreading your commercial cleaning bid

This can’t be understated. A poor level of grammar can ruin a fantastic bid, no matter how enthralled the buyer is. A good method to use for proofreading is text to speech, as this will highlight any mistakes. Another method is having someone else check it out, whether that’s a colleague/friend. If the need is great enough, you can outsource the proofing to a professional. We actually provide this service with RFP mentor.  It doesn’t matter if it’s commercial cleaning bids or any other sector, proofreading is vital to proving professionalism.

·  Site visits

This stage in the process is undeniably important. It gives you time:

  • To scope out the area
  • Get a feel for the jobs needed
  • Split the job into the relevant sectors.

It’s likely that you’ll have quite the arsenal of cleaning products.  So, it’s best to know what each job will require so that you’re prepared to write the most relevant bid. Your commercial cleaning bids will be of a higher quality once you have this down.

In summary

Now we’ve got through this blog on commercial cleaning bids, you have a clearer idea of how to win them! For those who need it, here’s a recap of the blog:

  • The sectors that publish cleaning tenders
  • How to price your services
  • Understanding the company’s needs!
  • Finding the balance between jargon and layman
  • Proofreading
  • Site visits.

Not got the time to write winning bid responses in-house? Don’t worry, our Bid Consultants can help. We provide three bid and RFP writing support services.

Our services

RFP Writing

Our RFP Writing service is the perfect solution to ensure that you submit a high-quality bid, even when you’re busy. Our writers will break down the solicitation documents, allowing you to see what the bid and the contract involves. This will help to ensure that you have all the specified evidence and meet the requirements of the contracting authority.

Our RFP Writers will then craft persuasive, high-quality responses, attach supporting evidence and even submit the bid on your behalf. Upload the solicitation documents for a free quote.

RFP Mentor

Have you already written a bid but need a second pair of eyes to review your work? Our services will do just that. Simply send over your bid responses and the solicitation documents.

Our writers will then assess your work, ensuring that your responses are in line with the specification. They will also check for any spelling or grammar errors. You can then submit your bid with confidence. Upload your work for a free quote.

Proposal Ready

Do you need help with preparing a bid proposalProposal Ready can help businesses that are new to bidding or those in need of rejuvenating their content. Our Bid Consultants will create:

  • Three designed and company-branded case studies
  • Five company branded and professionally designed resumes for key personnel
  • One company branded bid proposal credentials document that can be used to respond to future RFPs.

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