How to win a tender

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Having worked alongside David for the past year, we can honestly say what a pleasure it has been. David is incredibly knowledgeable in his field and his tenacious and methodological approach ensures a consistent and high-quality service to his clients. His reputation is one to be admired. David is always on hand to assist us and continually exceeds our expectations by providing guidance, updates and a very professional completed tender document. We have and will continue to recommend David’s service and we are looking forward to working with him over the next 12 months.Julia Support-UK
Having been introduced to David some 8 years ago, we have worked with David on all of our tender submissions and presentations and have a successful win rate. David brings to the tendering process, a clear and understandable version of the clients requirements and allows us to answer in an easy to use format, and he will then transcribe into the tendering authorities layout and ensure we submit a compliant tender correctly and on time. We would not hesitate to and we do recommend David to other companies.Jonathan Styles Managing Director First Choice Facilities services
David is a key part of our Business Development Team, Providing us key tender opportunities and advise that meet our requirements. David demonstrates commitment and quality when required to help us become successful in public sector tender opportunities.Ben Macdonald Lodge Service
David provides an excellent service and is always extremely supportive when it comes to public sector tendering. It is a really important area for our business and working in partnership with someone we trust is very valuable to our organisation.Luis Gisbert Head of Business Development, Corona Energy
We had never applied for a government contract before, although we were aware that the Houses of Parliament did use chocolate for retail and catering. David was alert to the contract being put up for tender and knowing of our capabilities suggested we apply. At first impressions the forms looked onerous but David guided us through them ensuring we did not slip up on any technicalities, his advice was invaluable. The modest fee he charged included a second look over everything we submitted and a number of errors were identified. Suffice to say we were eventually awarded a significant amount of business from this prestigious account and without David’s involvement and encouragement it just wouldn’t have happened.James Ecclestone The Grown Up Chocolate Company
David has provided valuable support to the account management team at The Key. Prior to working with David on a number of tenders, the team had little experience of this complex and time consuming procurement process. David not only took the time to read and explain the invitation to tender document, but proofread our submitted tender and collated the various documents to submit on our behalf.With David’s support we have won all four tenders between 2014 and 2016. It has been a real pleasure working with him. Matt Doughty Account Management Team Leader, The Key Support Services
After deciding to branch out into the public sector contract work in early 2015 we didn’t realise how much paperwork was involved. We were asked for documents we never heard of before and had to ensure that all the t’s and I’s were crossed and dotted whilst running the business day to day at the same time. We then found David from Tender Assist and after a quick phone conversation he explained the process and without any pressure broke it down to us in a more understandable way and allowing us to digest the information. Cutting a long story short we decided that Tender Assist would be the chosen company to manage these tenders for us and towards the end of 2015 we won our first contract with a local borough council! With this win firmly under our belt we now have the confidence in David and ourselves to tender for any future contracts that will arise and will continue to work with Tender Assist. Tolga Kebabcioglu Director
It has always been a pleasure to work with Tender Assist as they are professional, courteous and customer focused. I am also pleased with the level of business that I have won, as a result of working with them. Keith Smith Managing Director
Tender-Assist were key in identifying and then helping us to win a major service and maintenance contract for a university in East Anglia. Their on-going assistance in the preparation of arduous PQQ’s has been priceless – allowing us to get on with the demands of running a specialist mechanical contracting organisation. We have no hesitation in recommending them as an external resource for the discovery of new opportunities. Rob McConachie Managing Director
24×7 Limited has been working with David Hatmil of Tender Assist for the past 2½ years. During that time, he has set us up for receiving regular transport tender opportunities – particularly tenders involving the transportation of clients with special needs.By conducting searches and completing the various procurement qualifying documents on behalf of 24×7, David has absorbed a large amount of work, which we would not have been able to deliver.As a result of this relationship, David has helped us win substantial contracts with the following organisations:- London Borough Of Newham, Circle Housing, Northamptonshire County Council and Southampton City Council.I can highly recommend David/Tender Assist to any business wishing to engage in bidding for public sector contracts. Andy Mahoney Managing Director
Hako Machines Ltd is a medium sized, UK based business providing floor cleaning and road sweeping equipment to a number of customers in both the private and public sector. An increasing amount of our business is via the Local Authorities which is all tender based. As a UK team of 3 whose expertise is basically sales, we often struggle with some of the more complicated and arduous tenders and we were recommended to use Tender Assist to offer us bespoke advice in completing our responses. David’s knowledge has helped us win a large tender and also has pointed us in the right direction with others. We know our business and products but David’s procurement background and advice has been invaluable to us growing our market this year. Thank you! Sylvie Giangolini Regional Sales Manager – North, Hako Machines Limited.
Another excellent workshop and another excellent presenter. Thank you very much, I shall be booking more. Nigel Mathers (John Charcol)
A good informational talk. This could make a massive difference to our company for the future. Chris Hewitt
Very useful and inspired me to try for a bid [from the] Family Innovation Fund Essex County Council.Kim Salway (Relate South Essex)
Informative and easy to follow. Very well presented both technically and content. Joe Parsad (JADA Theatre School)
David Hatmil very informative. I’ve learned a lot and will hopefully be able to find some public sector funding relative to ouyr business based on his information. Lynne Parsad (JADA Theatre School)
Excellent presentation. Knowledgeable and links to other opportunities. Susan Gargan
I’ve really enjoyed this workshop. It has provided some clarity regarding completing PQQs. Good presentation. Will be a huge help to know. Well presented and clearly explained. It has given me a much better understanding of tendering. Vernon Harris
Public Sector Tendering Workshop Essex Chamber of Commerce, 11th November 2014
Tutor: David Hatmil – Comments & TestimonialsWe were introduced to David Hatmil of Tender Assist Ltd in January this year by one of our incoming senior managers who had worked with David before. In a short space of time, David was searching for and sourcing good quality contracts for us to bid for. In particular, he located a tender for The BBC which we bid for with his help and subsequently won a place on the contract framework. As an additional service, David provides good advice and guidance to my in-house bid team. I would recommend Tender Assist to any business who wishes to engage in public sector tendering and requires expert assistance. Dan Binns Head of Business Development – Public Sector BSS
David was recommended to me when I was recruiting a public procurement panel for the Swiss Business Hub in London, during a visit of Swiss technology companies. David proved to be an excellent speaker, describing the complex field of public sector tenders and PQQs in easily understandable terms and was an ideal complement to the two other speakers from Crown Commercial Service and Warwickshire County Council.George Edwards Managing Director – CanadaUK Partners Ltd
Using Tender Assist’s daily monitoring service not only saves us time but also ensures that we don’t miss a tender opportunity. David’s assistance in preparing tender documents has helped us secure new tender contracts. Maria-Christina Peyman Nockolds Solicitors
Bidding for Public Sector work can be notoriously difficult, but not if you engage David and his company Tender Assist. He will provide you with a constant stream of tenders that are suitable for your specific business and then assist in their completion. Employing David increases your chance of success, simply because he is good at what he does Eric Chorley – Director, Guardhome Ltd
We have used David and Tender Assist for a year now and have just won our first tender contract. David’s expertise, methodical approach and attention to detail mean you will get the best possible chance of winning. I have no hesitation in recommending Tom Coates TMC Transportation Ltd
David recently provided a workshop on “Procurement” for a small group of Watford & West Herts Chamber members. He provided a memorable session perfectly pitched for the group of attendees Lorraine Marshall Events Manager, Watford & West Herts Chamber of Commerce
This is the second year we have worked with David on our C.H.A.S. Accreditation. The first year David came into our offices to collate all the detailed information that was required to secure this valuable official recognition. He is extremely meticulous with thorough dedication to achieving high standards on the work he produces. I am pleased to report that the adjudicator who assessed our submission remarked on the quality of our work…! For the second year, David has come in again to ensure that our submission this year will go through without any hitches. Debbie Watkins CEO, Harlow Occupational Health Service
I wish to recommend Tender Assist’s David Hatmil to all network members. David takes a very disciplined approach to the matter of preparing a company for local government tendering. Although the registration process takes around two hours, without David’s ‘template’ format it would have cost probably two days of ‘in-company time’. We have yet to find a procurement invite that fits our company but I am 100% confident that the right information is all collated in readiness. Thank you David. Bob Perry Chairman, Perry Removals & Storage
I have had the pleasure of using David at Tender Assist to help with writing a tender for flooring works within a housing association. Having tendered before but using a different company, I was at first worried because they seemed to do very little and it was extremely costly to me in both time and money. David soon allayed those thoughts as I only needed to invest a couple of hours and all the rest was done by him. I also believe that it was the way he wrote and presented it that won us the contract and I would always use David to help us with tenders in the future. Tender Assist’s services are certainly good
Value for money. Derren Bridge Director, DB Décor
Public Sector tendering is a vital business stream for any company but even the initial application forms can be off-putting as they are baffling and lengthy. David Hatmil of Tender Assist removes the stress from this daunting process: He worked quietly alongside our team, extracting the information he needed until the forms were precise and complete. I can’t praise David enough for his considerate yet tenacious approach. Angie Rains Business Development Manager, Dunmow Waste Management
Arena Security have successfully used the services of Tender Assist to help us in the preparation of many local and national Government tenders. David has honed our presentations to a very high standard which has certainly helped us to score highly in this demanding area of business. Prior to using Tender Assist, a large proportion of my time was spent dealing with this important but stressful task. Graham Bethel Managing Director, Arena Security
I just wanted to drop you line to tell you how pleased Pelican Print have been with the service and support we have received from David Hatmil of Tender Assist, a fellow Chamber member.David has helped Pelican secure a contract with Haringey Council, which will run for 4 years, which is great news for us as a company. His knowledge of the tendering process is very sound and his approach is excellent.We have all enjoyed working with David and we will continue to use his services this year to hopefully get another contract on board.I would highly recommend David’s services to any company that is looking to improve their chances of winning Public Sector contracts. Sally Kyte Sales Executive, Pelican Print
I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank you for all your help and hard work during our first tender process. In the last 6 months our business has turned a massive corner and that has been all since meeting you.You advised and guided us with all the tender opportunities that came our way. Then one day, you forwarded over a tender that seemed worth going for and you helped us along the way as the world of tendering was a whole new process for us. From finding the tender right through to the finished product, you were approachable and professional.

Not only did you help us win a tender, it was our first ever tender and the first one that you advised us to go for. It goes without saying, that onces both parties had agreed to work together, your dedication and determination to help us succeed was outstanding.
We will most certainly be using you again in the future and highly recommending your service to others. Sophia Deane Deane Cleaning

Following the tender alert you eluded us to for the University of Southampton, who were seeking a partner to deliver digital marketing services for the Undergraduate section of their website; we were subsequently shortlisted and asked to meet them to present our services. Following that meeting, they invited us back again so that they could meet the delivery team, after
which we were selected as their partner.Last week, we met them again to sign the contract and hold a ‘kick off’ meeting with their marketing team; this went very well and we have just started their campaigns in earnest. Their team are excited about our strategy and plans and I have no doubt that they will derive a tremendous return on their investment.The award of the contract to High Position is amongst the largest we have secured and we believe that there may be further opportunities to secure further contracts with the University in the future. Also, it will allow us to produce a case study that we will use to target other educational prospects that need our services.I would like to express our sincere thanks to you personally for the help, support and advice you gave us during the tender process; I have no doubt that our chances of securing this contract would have been much, much lower had we not engaged you to consult with us and we have no hesitation in recommending Tenderforce if required.
We look forward to receiving further alerts in the future and of course we will seek your support once more should suitable Opportunities arise.
Kind regards Terry Heffernan Commercial Director HIGHPOSITION.COM