How to Write a Winning Tender: Part 5- Just start writing

Tender writing can be a challenging and time-consuming process, but with the right approach, it can also be rewarding.

One of the most important steps in preparing a successful tender is just to start writing.

Don't wait for all the information to come to you before you start. Instead, begin writing and put the details into the first draft.

If you don't have all the information, consider using placeholders like [date] or [$].

This can help you get the first draft prepared and prompt others for the input you require.

Team writing can be an effective strategy

By having multiple people write different sections of the document, you can later "stitch" them together to create one cohesive document with one voice.

As you prepare your tender, make sure to provide evidence and use numbers to support your claims.

For example, if you've done something thousands of times over decades, you can safely say you are an expert. The numbers matter, so tell the tender reader the numbers around your story.

Remember to explain your processes, tools, or standards in the tender response

Tender assessment panels need to know you understand the request, so make sure you have shown them that by explaining in detail.

Tender requests can be very repetitive, so it's essential to repeat yourself in different ways. We recommend summarising, paraphrasing and referring to the relevant section as strategies to manage the multiple similar questions.

Always use the tender templates provided and provide ALL the relevant details.

To ensure your tender response is structured clearly, use multipart questions to create dot points and then to develop your paragraphs.

Address the selection criteria by describing the benefits the buyer will receive from your products and/or services and any key features or differences between your product or service that makes it the best option for the buyer.

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