There are some fantastic bid consultancies out there, some of whom I have worked with and would highly recommend. However when working with myself, you are guaranteed direct personal support - not an outsourced writer. Every piece of work is tailored to your organisations needs and I am extremely passionate about supporting bidders through the complexities of the procurement process (and to helping buyers see those complexities so they can buy better in future). I bring over 20 years of buyer-side experience, so I know exactly how bids are evaluated and how procurement processes should run.

Costs depend on the level of support you need - whether it’s a one-hour call, a bid review or full bid coordination. I work from a day rate and I’m transparent with pricing and will agree a clear scope and fee before we start. Most clients see this as an investment, since improving bids can unlock significant new revenue. Get in touch and I can give you a tailored quote.

As a guide (because I hate when people are vague on price), my usual day rate is from £500 per day. If budget is an issue we can look at more accessible options, like an hour chat or a review only. We can also discuss a retainer arrangement if you want to secure my services on an ongoing basis.

Absolutely. Many of my clients are new to public sector tendering. I really enjoy working with clients who want to prepare in advance and get ‘bid ready’, it certainly takes a little bit of the panic away once the live bid comes in. But I can support you either way. I’ll guide you step by step, explain what buyers are looking for and support you to build confidence and capability. Importantly, I’ll be realistic about what I think we can achieve given timeline and what you have in place in terms of policies, processes etc.

No. I work with both suppliers (to help them win contracts) and public sector organisations (to strengthen procurement strategy, documents and supplier engagement).

My unique perspective comes from working on both sides of procurement.

Most of my work is done remotely from my home in Bathgate but I can deliver training, workshops and consultancy sessions in person if that’s preferred depending on your location.

Yes - this is absolutely an option and something lots of previous clients have asked for. Please see under Services for a more detailed explanation of how I approach this.