Free Trial - Consultant Tender Alerts
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If you've not come across tenders before the jargon can be confusing - the tenders Skillfair loads vary from small sub £5k projects that require a simple proposal letter to multi-million pound procurements that follow much more complex paths.
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Having an existing relationship with a client running a bid process should help - but it doesn't guarantee that you'll get the business. If you don't have a relationship you need to start to try and build one so that even if you lose this bid you'll be in with a chance next time.
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Combining our experience and the feedback we get from members, here are the key steps and issues you need to be aware before you tender for business.
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Many tenders or requests for proposals, use the term 'expression of interest' - what does this mean and what should I do?
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Skillfair's tender alert service is specially designed for companies and individuals who provide complex, knowledge based services and solutions. We add value to the information by matching alerts to the skills required for each project.
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e-tendering systems are used to help clients work through the procurement process more easily. They can be a nuisance for suppliers but it pays to work the way the client wants.
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Large companies often have whole teams of people dedicated to purchasing and setting up relationships with suppliers. But if you're unfamiliar with the process it can be daunting to try to work out which supplier to choose - and they get a lot more practice than you do.
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RFPs, RFQs, ITTS - if you've never encountered a formal procurement process before the number of acronyms can be overwhelming! Here are some useful definitions to get you started.
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