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Free templates and guides for bid teams

Practical tools we built for our own work, bid/no-bid templates, contract reference cards, debrief letters, and a UK procurement portal directory. Free to download.

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Bid/No-Bid Assessment Template

A printable scoring template covering eligibility, strategic fit, competitive position, and commercial assessment. Use it to make consistent bid/no-bid decisions across your team.

2 pages
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NEC4 Contract Options Explained

One-page summary of NEC4 main Options (A–F) and the most commonly invoked secondary X clauses. Includes plain-English explanations of where each option is typically used.

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Tender Debrief Request Letter Template

A professional letter template for requesting a debrief after an unsuccessful tender. Includes the wording for requesting the assessment summary and a follow-up meeting.

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UK Procurement Portal Directory

A categorised directory of UK procurement portals, central government, NHS, local authorities, housing, defence, education, and major frameworks. Updated for the Procurement Act 2023.

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Long-form articles on NEC, FIDIC, JCT, social value, and sector-specific tendering.

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