Bid & Tenders - Harwood - Windmill Recruitment Ltd

    Windmill Recruitment Ltd
    Windmill Recruitment Ltd Harwood

    1 week ago

    Description

    Bids & Tenders Manager


    We are seeking an experienced Bids & Tenders Manager to take ownership of the full tender lifecycle, delivering high-quality, compliant, and commercially robust submissions. The role covers bids for installation, maintenance, and monitoring contracts across our full range of services. This is a pivotal position, playing a key role in driving business growth by securing and retaining contracts across both public and private sector clients.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Lead and manage the end-to-end bid process, from opportunity identification through submission and post-bid review.
    • Analyse and interpret tender documentation, specifications, and compliance requirements.
    • Collaborate closely with internal teams to develop tailored technical solutions and accurate, competitive pricing.
    • Produce high-quality written content, including method statements, compliance responses, case studies, value propositions, and team CVs.
    • Develop and maintain a comprehensive bid library containing templates, standard responses, accreditations, and supporting documentation.
    • Build strong internal stakeholder relationships to ensure operational readiness and delivery alignment.
    • Monitor tender portals and frameworks such as BlueLight, ESPO, and CCS to identify relevant opportunities.
    • Conduct win/loss analysis to improve bid quality, processes, and overall success rates.
    • Keep up to date with industry trends, regulatory changes, and competitor activity.

    Skills & Experience

    • 3-5 years' experience in bid management or tender coordination.
    • Strong background in public sector tendering (e.g. NHS, local authorities, education, emergency services) and large-scale commercial contracts.
    • Demonstrable success in winning installation and maintenance contracts.
    • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical detail into clear, persuasive responses.
    • Strong commercial awareness with the ability to develop cost‑effective bid strategies.
    • High proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with bid management platforms is advantageous.

    Working Arrangements & Benefits

    • Competitive package and excellent benefits available.
    • Flexible working options.

    Additional Information


    Working Arrangements: Freelance or Ltd Company (day rate basis); Full‑time or part‑time opportunities available.

    Job Category: Bids & Tenders

    Job Type: Freelance | Full-Time | Part-Time


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