Looking for a comprehensive guide on tendering? Below are a list of useful resources tailored to provide information and guidance to those who wish to improve their chances of winning tenders or understanding public procurement.

Bids, Tenders and Proposals by Harold Lewis is a step-by-step guide that explores the whole process of tendering. The book contains easy to follow check lists and examples of successful tender proposals. The book is driven towards creating successful tender bids and is an extremely useful tool for those preparing to bid for tender contracts in the public and private sector

The Bid Manager's Handbook by David Nickson advises on the the process of bid management. The book is both practical and comprehensive and focuses on the process of preparing for, and delivering, successful tender bids.

Improve your chances of creating a winning tender proposal with Tom Sant’s Persuasive Business Proposals; a book that thoroughly investigates every aspect of writing compelling proposals for tender bids, grants and funding.

Public Procurement in the EU by Peter Trepte is an in depth resource that focuses on public procurement law and specifically how European Court legislation affects both domestic and global procurement practices and procedures. This book provides a comprehensive guide to how tendering is legally governed and regulated.

Aimed at professionals in the construction industry, The Aqua Group Guide to Procurement, Tendering and Contract Administration is an up-to-date resource explaining in understandable terms procurement methods, tendering procedures and contract administration. The book is an amalgamation of three separate texts and consolidates this information into clear, self-contained chapters making it an essential read for anyone who works within or alongside construction projects.

The above selection makes a solid base for anyone looking to read more about tenders, or anyone trying to find ways to improve their approach to tendering in the hope of winning more tender bids.
 

Getting geared up to apply for tender opportunities? Take a quick look at our top 10 tips for applying for tenders

1. Only apply for contracts that you can complete - don't apply for something you 'might' be able to mange in the future.

2. Research tender opportunities thoroughly - know what you're getting yourself into.

3. Plan ahead and remember that time management is key.

4. Approach tendering as a sales activity for your business.

5. Read any tender documents thoroughly so that you know what is expected of you.

6. Answer all questions in as much detail as you can.

7. Be specific about your skills and what you can offer.

8. Transparency is key - be clear on your price and what is include in your pricing structure.

9. Get to know the client - do your research.

10. When filling in the documents, use appropriate language and make sure your spelling and grammar is up to scratch.