Embedded Videos

There is no definitive answer to whether it is advisable to embed video clips in your tender or bid. You should seek guidance from the individual buyer because there are differing views, even within the same industry sector. If you do add clips ensure they are directly relevant to the response, as generic marketing material … Read more..

Between the Lines

Most invitation to tender documents describe the work scope but few comprehensively capture the client’s objectives. It is very useful to find out why they are tendering the work and how the contract impacts on other parts of their business. Once you know this, you can offer a solution that provides added value and has a … Read more..

Latin

It is worthwhile remembering that Latin is not widely used in many workplaces. When writing tenders and bids, make the text easier to read and avoid potential misunderstanding by avoiding Latin words and abbreviations. There are English alternatives to all the commonly used ones such as “per diem”, “quid pro quo”, “i.e.” and “e.g.”