Winning tender bids, part 8.

The final thing that you really need to get right when bidding for tenders is being organised and efficient in your approach to the application. 

Often there is a lot of information required for the application forms, and throughout this advice series we have advised further items that you should include in order to help your bid stand out. Therefore you need to start pulling information together early so that you leave nothing out and you are not rushing to finish the application. Find out exactly what you need and find out early. 

Being organised means knowing when the deadlines are! The deadlines for tender bidding are vital as you are not going to get a second chance. If you miss the deadline that's it - you won't be allowed to submit a late bid as the contractor will have already received hundreds of bids before the deadline through which to sort for a good candidate. After all, if you can't meet the deadline for handing the forms in, what chance is there that you will complete the project on time?

We recommend trying to be a little early with your bid - aim to submit it no later than 48 hours before the deadline. Also, make sure you look as professional as possible when  you submit. Appearance and presentation is everything when trying to make a good impression.

Starting this Friday: "Submitting A Successful Tender Bid" - our advice series on getting the tender documents and forms just right.