𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐢𝐝?

The public sector awards tens of billions of pounds worth of contracts every year in areas as far-ranging as construction, cleaning, catering, healthcare and logistics. However, it is a misconception that all of these are million dollar contracts. Indeed, some of these awarded can be as low as £10,000. 

So why do only 25% of the UK’s small businesses (95% of all businesses in the UK) even bother to bid, meaning often it’s the larger companies who benefit? There is one reason that stands out above all others: bidding for public sector contracts can be overwhelming. The government has strict compliance requirements and meeting those involves the submission of detailed and comprehensive documentation. Often smaller companies do not have the time or resources to develop this, and unlike larger companies, do not have the money to engage professional bid-writers.

𝐁𝐢𝐝 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐲 is a new website with templates for all documentation required to bid for public sector contracts. They are available via subscription for regular updates and are editable to suit the needs of each business. Not only will this reduce the time and complexity of bidding, but with quality responses to tender questions, companies gain a competitive advantage and maximise their chances of a successful bid.

Simon Griffiths is the authority behind Bid Easy. With over 30 years’ experience, he is an award-winning expert in procurement in the public sector with an unprecedented bid success rate.