Bid Consultant Directory
Bid Solutions operates the UK’s largest searchable directory of freelance bid professionals – more than 800 vetted bid writers, bid managers and consultants, searchable by sector, discipline, skill, qualification, security clearance, day rate and location. Founded in 2002, Bid Solutions has an 84% win rate across 2,000+ bids and is rated 4.8/5 “Exceptional” on Feefo.
Short of bid resource with a submission deadline closing in? This is the fastest route to the right expert. Because availability is not a skill, we don’t just send you whoever’s free – you pinpoint the precise experience your bid needs, and engage a vetted specialist who has won work exactly like yours before.
4.8/5 Exceptional on
800+
vetted consultants
60+
bid roles and skills
40+
sectors
What you’re searching – our network in numbers
Our directory isn’t a thin list of names — it’s a deep, verified bench. Across the network:
- 800+ vetted bid professionals, every one checked by our team
- 60+ bid and proposal disciplines — from Bid Writer, Bid Manager and Capture Manager to Proposal Director, Solution Architect and Graphic Designer
- 40+ sectors of hands-on experience
- Median 17 years’ experience per consultant — 70% have 15 or more years
- 270+ APMP-qualified professionals, plus SC-cleared consultants for defence and sensitive work
- Full UK coverage, plus consultants available worldwide
That depth is the difference between “we’ll find someone” and “we already have the person who has won your kind of bid.”
Why use the Bid Solutions directory
- You choose the exact fit. Filter by discipline, qualifications, day rate, postcode, industry and skills — or keyword-search the lot. The right person, not just an available one.
- Everyone is vetted. Our Trusted Bidder verification means every consultant is checked before they reach you.
- Zero admin headache. Our established contract governance handles confidentiality, NDAs, IR35 compliance, timesheets and invoicing — so you stay focused on winning.
- Speed when it matters. Instant access to specialist resource can be the difference between winning and losing a deadline-critical bid.
- The whole profession, on tap. Most providers offer one small team. We give you 800+ specialists across every sector and role.
How to hire a bid consultant
1. Search the directory
Use the filters to find consultants by sector, skill, qualification, clearance, day rate and location — results refresh as you go.
2. Request details or a match
View full profiles and request details on anyone who fits, or tell our team what you need and we’ll recommend the right consultant.
3. Engage with confidence
We handle the contract, compliance and admin. Your consultant gets to work winning your bid.
Search by sector
Our consultants cover 40+ sectors. Explore the most active, each with its own specialist bench and framework experience:
- Construction & Civil Engineering bid writers — 320+ specialists
- IT, Software & Technology bid writers — 300+ specialists
- Facilities Management bid writers — 300+ specialists
- Defence & Aerospace bid writers — 330+ specialists, incl. SC-cleared
- Healthcare, NHS & Life Sciences bid writers — 310+ specialists
- Professional Services bid writers — 480+ specialists
- Transport bid writers — 300+ specialists
- Engineering bid writers — 270+ specialists
- Environmental bid writers — 190+ specialists
How much does a bid consultant cost?
Consultants are typically engaged on a day-rate basis — based on our market data (our salary survey includes day-rate information for all the core bid roles), Bid Writers average around £500-£800 per day and Bid Managers around £600-£900 per day (depending on experience/industry/location), or on a fixed project price or risk-reward basis for longer assignments. Because the return on a winning bid is the contract itself, the right support routinely pays for itself many times over on a single win. We’ll set out clear options after your free initial consultation.
Public sector & framework experience
Many clients use the directory to find consultants for framework work. Our network has written winning bids across the major UK frameworks — Crown Commercial Service / GCA agreements (one consultant secured all 15 available lots on a CCS technology framework), G-Cloud, SCAPE, Network Rail and National Highways — and bids fluently under the Procurement Act 2023.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find a freelance bid writer in the UK?
Search the Bid Solutions Bid Consultant Directory — the UK’s largest, with 800+ vetted bid writers, managers and consultants filterable by sector, skill, qualification, security clearance, day rate and location.
Are your bid consultants vetted?
Yes. Every consultant is checked by our team through our Trusted Bidder verification before they appear in the directory.
How much does a freelance bid writer cost?
Bid Writers average around £500-£800 per day and Bid Managers around £600-£900 per day (depending on experience / industry / location), with fixed-price and risk-reward options for longer assignments.
Can I hire an SC-cleared bid writer?
Yes. The directory includes SC-cleared consultants for defence and other sensitive bids, and Bid Solutions is Cyber Essentials certified.
How quickly can I get a bid consultant?
The directory gives instant access to specialist resource — ideal when you’re short of bid writers and facing a submission deadline. Search yourself, or ask our team to match you.
Do you handle IR35 and contracts?
Yes. Our established contract governance takes care of confidentiality, NDAs, IR35 compliance, timesheets and invoicing.
How many bid consultants are in the directory?
More than 800 vetted bid writers, managers and consultants across 60+ disciplines and 40+ sectors.
Contact Us
If you need urgent bid support, Bid Solutions has the largest online searchable network of bid freelance professionals. Please get in touch.
