List of terms used in tendering

The A-Z of Key Tender Terms

The world of tendering can appear to be complex, but it doesn’t have to be! Check out our handy glossary of key tender terms.   Want a printable copy of this article to go? Click here to download it now. A Addendum: Additional information provided by the buyer relating to a tender opportunity Alternative Tender: A non-compliant tender response submitted …

3 ways to write value propositions

How to Write Value Propositions in 3 Easy Steps

Value propositions are statements used throughout your tender response to, as the name suggests, propose the value of your product or service. They can outline specific costs, benefits to the buyer, and any improvements in efficiency and timing. Value propositions can also describe your business credentials: your skills, reputation, and experience. These statements, tailored to the buyer’s specifications, can help …

basics of a tender response

Nailing the Basics of a Tender Response

If you supply to government, major buying organisations or the construction industry, you are probably no stranger to preparing and submitting tenders. Despite the tender process being such a common sales method, it is still one that many businesses continue to get wrong. The buyer will provide extensive documentation with the expectation that the supplier will review all aspects of …

Details to look for before bidding on tender

What is a Buyer Looking For?

When submitting a tender, your ability to keep the buyer’s needs in mind can make or break your response. Typically, a buyer is not only seeking a solution that represents the best value for money, but they are also seeking a supplier who meets the specification and presents a low risk of contract failure. A tender is the buyer’s way …

tutorial explaining what is the tender process

The Tender Process Explained

Tendering allows buyers to source and qualify businesses in a fair and equitable manner. The process seeks to provide tenderers with the same information, the same response framework and then, assess them on the same evaluation criteria. From preparing to approach the market, to probity checks, to evaluation and the final selection of a supplier, here’s everything you need to …

writing tips for tenderers

The Top 3 Handy Writing Tips For Tenderers

The tone of your tender response and the words that you choose are just as important as the content of your submission. Clear, concise writing positively positions you in the eyes of the buyer as a capable and quality tenderer. On the other hand, over-complicated and vague expressions can confuse your reader and affect the evaluation of your product or …

Our Clients – Who Do We Help?

With more than 30 years of experience, TenderSearch helps thousands of companies find success in selling products and services throughout Australia and New Zealand. Take a look through our list of customer types and industries, and see just how diverse our client base is. A Advertising Aeronautical Services Air Conditioning Services Architectural Audio Visual Auditing Services B Banking Boat Supply …

List of TenderSearch categories

Our Tender Categories – What Opportunities Do We Cover?

Why spend hours trawling through websites looking for open tenders, RFPs, RFQs, EOIs, and RFTs when TenderSearch can find them for you! Our research team locates opportunities from thousands of sources, reviews and categorises them by location and industry, and then delivers them straight to you. Covering more than 100 tender categories, TenderSearch is sure to help you grow your …

Fundamentals of a Winning Tender Response

A tender response is a sales proposition. It is your opportunity to tell the buyer who you are, what you have to offer and why your product or service should be considered above all others. Word choice, tone and structure play an important role in presenting your business in good light and will undoubtedly influence the buyer’s evaluation of your …

How to Write a Successful Executive Summary

Most tender opportunities request an executive summary: a brief overview of your business, your understanding of the buyer’s needs and the value of your product or service. When done well, an executive summary identifies you as a quality tenderer with a winning product or service.   Alongside the assessor’s overall evaluation of your tender submission, the executive summary is often …