Bid Solutions, the world’s leading specialist bid recruitment provider, and CSK Management, a premier global authority in bid management consulting and training, are proud to announce a new pan-European partnership. This collaboration unites two industry powerhouses to deliver a comprehensive suite of professional certified bid training courses and best in class resource solutions, designed to increase win rates and professionalise the bidding industry across Europe.

Uniting Industry Strengths

This partnership leverages the unique synergies between two highly respected organisations.

Bid Solutions, your “one stop shop for winning”, draws on 25 years of experience from bid recruitment pioneer Martin Smith, offering an unrivalled network of bid professionals and a deep understanding of the challenges facing modern bid teams.

CSK Management builds on the expertise of Christopher S Kälin, global authority on bid and proposal management, who provides advanced technical capability and specialist-led delivery of the highly acclaimed BidMaster™ learning framework.

Together, they offer a powerful combination of practical, hands-on expertise and advanced, internationally recognised certification standards.

Comprehensive Course Summary

As part of this partnership, two flagship training programs will be delivered to professionals across the continent:

• Bidding Masterclass ‘BidMaster™’: The most advanced and comprehensive training and certification curriculum in the bid space. It provides a structured methodology covering the entire proposal lifecycle—from RFP analysis and qualification to document production and final presentation. Participants gain practical tools to manage bids more efficiently and can earn the Certified BidMaster™ Badge.
• Bid Writing Training – ‘Storyline Workshop’: This course focuses on transforming customer needs into a logical “message tree” to develop a strong proposal strategy. It teaches participants how to formulate key messages that resonate with evaluators, ensuring responses are easy to follow and highly persuasive. The workshop also prepares attendees for the APMP Bid and Proposal Writing Micro Certification.

A Shared Vision for Excellence

“Our mission has always been to provide our clients with superior access to the best talent, tools and training in the market,” said Martin Smith, Managing Director of Bid Solutions. “Partnering with CSK Management allows us to offer our clients the gold standard in bid methodologies and training, ensuring their teams are equipped with the skills needed to win more work more often.”

Christopher S. Kälin, Founder of CSK Management, added, “By joining forces with Bid Solutions, we are creating a truly pan-European platform for bid excellence. Our combined expertise ensures that wherever a team is in Europe, they have access to the highest quality talent, training and certification available today.”

Courses are available in various formats, including face-to-face workshops, live online sessions, and eLearning, to suit the needs of diverse international teams.

About Bid Solutions Bid Solutions is the leading global provider of bid recruitment, bid consulting, bid software and bid training services. With a focus on improving win rates and proposal quality, they support organisations of all sizes in securing their most critical contracts.

About CSK Management CSK Management is a global leader in bid and proposal management consulting. Known for the BidMaster™ program and The Ultimate Bid and Proposal Compendium, CSK helps companies worldwide achieve excellence in their bidding functions. Website: https://www.cskmanagement.com/