How bid writing can supersize your profits

September 5, 2022

Why bid writing is an essential part of the proposal process

Bringing your business along to the next tier can be accomplished with the right bid writing team. After all, you’re going to be elbowing for position against several other hungry competitors. And if the goal is to win that highly-coveted bid proposal – the one with big stacks on the horizon. Then you’re going to need the right help.

But – you might be wondering – what exactly does bid writing entail, and how is it useful to you? Let’s dive in.

A little for everyone

Bid proposals are no longer what they used to be – opportunities for the fat cats. No offense to those cats. There are now several initiatives that have been developed to incentivize small businesses to compete for these proposals.

Complications

Of course, there are a few barriers of entry that might dissuade these guppy companies from entering the pond.  For one, there is cost. Having all those departments banging out a bid writing response isn’t exactly cheap. And let’s not even get started on the time it’ll take to get through a final draft. Then there’s formatting, and… you know how it goes.

Outsourcing bid writing

Ok, so if businesses are worried about the cost – how is hiring some stranger going to help? Very good question, young padawan. The right bid writing team can help you with the following:

  • In-depth understanding of specifications – those PQQ tender documents can feel like you’re reading hieroglyphics. That’s how confusing of a read they are. However, a pro bid writer can zip through all of the lingo in a flash. Knowing exactly how to respond to each section of the document. And, trust us, you’ll definitely want to understand every part of that document before starting any work on it. Otherwise, you’d be wasting your time.
  • Experience abounds – would you rather have a total newbie trying to craft a winning proposal? Or would you rather bring someone onboard who has more than a few Ws under their belt? Exactly. An experienced bid writer can craft proposals for an assortment of industries.
  • Big verbal muscles – specifically on the page. They should be able to take all of the information that you’ve given them (in the debrief) and communicate it. Concisely. And with a flash of flattery – you’re trying to sell, after all. This isn’t a skill set that can be learned in a week or two. It takes years.
  • Processing – the pro bid writer usually has a process in place. This keeps everything tied together, each step of the way. This could involve a combination of mini deadlines as well as quality checks and analysis. These save time and improved the document’s quality.
  • Puts you in a winning position – when you factor in all of the previously mentioned benefits, they all add up to one thing. Winning. A whole lot of it, too. Whether you’re gunning for private or public sector, professional bid writing is practically essential.

Vet carefully

People can talk a big game – and some can even pretend to be professionals. This is true for any field, any industry. So you shouldn’t just go with the first, shiniest bid writer you come across. Make sure you look carefully into their work history. And, see if you can contact some of their previous clients. Corroborate the claimed success stories.

Summary

Ok – well, that was a fun little go-around into the bid writing topic. Hopefully we’ve cleared up a few doubts you had about the who and what of bid writing. And how these services can ultimately help you win a massive proposal opportunity.

Drowning in too much information? Let’s go over the key points. Bid writing can be a beneficial service for both large and small businesses alike. It’s ultimately more cost-efficient since you’ll spend less time working on a proposal. Not to mention, you free up the rest of your departments to focus on producing. The right bid writer can help streamline the entire process by providing experience, understanding, verbal acuity, and organization.

That way you won’t feel like a fish out of water during your next bid campaign. Oh, and like we mentioned before. Don’t fall for the first bid writer who bats their eyelashes at you. Make sure their work history lines up with the pitch. Otherwise, you might be setting yourself up for a rough, expensive time.

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 RFP Mentor service 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 proposal? Proposal Ready can help businesses that are new to bidding or those in need of rejuvenating their content. Our Bid Consultants will create:

  • 3 designed and company branded case studies
  • 5 company branded resumes for key personnel
  • 1 company branded bid proposal credentials document that can be used to respond to future RFPs.

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