Winning tender bids, part 5. 

So now that you've decided that you can live up to the expectations of the company or organisation that has listed the tender opportunity, your location and reach is just right, you've made yourself visible in the market and you are able to prove that you're reliable then you have to make sure that the company offering the tender really knows that you're genuinely interested in them and the project. 

We all know there's nothing more flattering than someone showing a lot of interest in what you're about and it's exactly the same with businesses. Therefore when you approach tender bidding it pays to have done your research!

You should try to show that you know what the company is about - what it does, how it does it, what its achievements are and what the market is like for that business. This sort of information is usually very easy to find, either on the company website or even just by doing a quick google search to see if they've been in the media recently.

Showing a little knowledge of the company lets them know that your tender bid isn't just spur of the moment or something that you've approached half heartedly. It shows that you are focused, dedicated and committed to winning the bid and completing the necessary work. 

A little bit of research could really help you stand out against the competition and help you win that all important bid.