Location: London W12

Profile


An enterprising and inventive Bid Writer with a proven track record of success when competing against significantly larger and better-resourced companies. This associate is also a resourceful Bid Manager experienced in providing relaxed but focused leadership delivering effective multi-disciplinary team-working for technically complex bids. Skilled in identifying bid risks and developing suitable mitigation strategies.

Key Achievements


Wrote and project-managed successful NHS England-managed bids for an Online GP consultation system, achieving over £1m p.a. revenues within 3 years from a standing start.
An SME winning against several dominant, venture capital-backed companies in a highly competitive market.
Delivered successful bids for large-scale, high-profile national and international events including the National Institute of Health & Clinical Excellence annual conference and exhibition; European Union of Pharmaceutical Science Societies (EUFEPS) PharmSciFair biennial conference & exhibition.
An SME competing against internationally recognized media companies.

Experience


Over 15 years' experience of writing and managing bids for SMEs with the NHS as a primary customer. Seasoned in all facets of the bid process from opportunity identification, managing PQQs, bid delivery, representing the company at final selection meetings and managing contract negotiations.
Track record of successfully delivering winning bids to provide healthcare technology to NHS primary care bodies and for a wide range of large-scale national and international events in the health, pharma / biotech and environmental sectors.
An excellent communicator - verbally and in writing - with great expertise in rapidly assimilating highly technical information. Their writing accurately represents complex solutions in a lucid and compelling style.

  • Primary Discipline: Bid Writer

  • Reference No: CAN-59115

  • Consultant Disciplines: Bid / Deal Strategist, Bid Administrator, Bid Analyst, Bid Author, Bid Co-ordinator, Bid Director, Bid Manager, Bid Pricing, Bid Writer, Business Development Manager, Document Manager, Document Writer, Editor, Head of Bid Management, Head of Proposal Management, Proposal Manager, Proposal Trainer, Sales and Marketing Manager, Technical Author, Writer

  • Consultant Skills: Bid Best Practice, Bid Clarifications, Bid Governance, Bid Kick-Off, Bid Management, Bid Marketing Strategy, Bid Process Management, Bid Profit and Loss Experience, Bid Resource Allocation, Bid Risk Management, Bid Writing, Business Development, Capture Management, Client Facing, Coaching and Mentoring, Commercial Management, Commercial Negotiations, Competitive Dialogue, Compliance Matrix, Content Management, Contract Negotiation, Copy Writing, CV Writing, Define Customer Requirements, Document Management, Editorial Skills, Financial Planning and Budgeting, Framework Agreements, Graphic Design / DTP & Illustration, Knowledge Management, Learning Reviews, Marketing Communications, Negotiation Skills, OJEU, Peer Review, People / Team Management, Pipeline Management, PQQ Experience, Pre-Proposal Planning, Pre-sales Experience, Pre-Written Content Development, Presentation Skills, Programme Management, Project Management, Proof Reading, Proposal Best Practice, Proposal Content Management, Proposal Governance, Proposal Graphics, Proposal Leadership, Proposal Management, Proposal Writing, Relationship Management, RFP / ITT Experience, Risk Management and Compliance, Solution Design, Storyboarding Skills, Strategy Development, Training, Value Proposition Development

  • Consultant Qualifications: A Levels, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree, Other - Vocational

  • Consultant Industries: Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals, Charity/Not for Profit, Computer Software, Environmental Services, Government and Public Sector, Healthcare Services, Marketing Communications, Medical Devices and Supplies, Non Profit Charitable Organisations, Other/Not Classified, Pharmaceutical, Public Sector