By degree of specialisation
A key decision when reviewing your current systems and processes is whether to adopt a specialised solution that integrates with existing tools, or to streamline workflows with a more comprehensive platform. The right choice depends on your objectives and operational priorities. Click to explore solutions by degree of specialisation.
End-to-End Bid & Proposal Management Software
Software that caters to the full Bid Lifecycle or business development process from start to finish, encompassing quotes, proposals, requests for proposals (RFPs), contracts, and e-signature functionality.
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Specialised Bid & Proposal Management Software
Software that caters to a specific function within the Bid Lifecycle, providing detailed and sophisticated functionality that generalised software might not offer. They are particularly useful for organisations with specific needs or challenges in a particular aspect of the Bid Lifecycle. For example, RFP Response Software, Bid Analysis Software, and Bid Tracking Software.
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Multi-Purpose Business Software with Bid & Proposal Management Applications Bundled
Software solutions characterised by their flexibility and adaptability to a wide range of business functions, including but not limited to the Bid Lifecycle. For example, Generative AI, Document Management, and Collaboration Tools.
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By bid role persona
Whilst hundreds of different job titles existing in our profession, we have simplified them in to six core bid roles (hover over the role title for local variations). Explore software that aligns with each core roles typical deliverables and streamlines its specific responsibilities.
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Bid Manager
Common job title variations include: Capture Manager; Business Development Manager; Deal Manager; and Pursuit Leader.
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Proposal Manager
Common job title variations include: Submissions Manager; Pitch Manager; Tender Manager; and RFP Manager.
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Proposal Writer
Common job title variations include: Bid Writer; Proposal Editor; Document Writer; Proposal Author; or Bid Author.
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Bid Coordinator
Common job title variations include: Document Manager; Proposal Administrator; Pitch Assistant; Bid Administrator; and Sales Support Executive.
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Graphic Designer
Common job title variations include: Proposal Designer / Illustrator; Proposal Creative; Bid Designer; Bid Graphics Manager; and Desktop Publishing Specialist.
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Knowledge Base Manager
Common job title variations include: Proposal Content Manager; Content Database Administrator; Content Solution Architect; Marketing Coordinator; Sales Database Manager; Content Manager; and SharePoint Manager.
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By type of document produced
Documents are central to the work-winning process, often determining progression at each stage of the Bid Lifecycle. Efficiently producing high-quality, professional documents strengthens your competitive position. Click below to explore solutions that streamline document creation.
By business use case
Key activities drive success across the Bid Lifecycle, including document production, collaboration, planning, scheduling, and performance tracking. Explore solutions that address these needs, helping you increase efficiency, reduce risk, and deliver stronger results.
By popular work-winning application
Beyond core Bid and Proposal software, many established solutions help you stay ahead of market trends and strengthen your competitive position. Explore curated solution lists offering the insights and capabilities to win more work. Hover over the application title for a brief definition.
Market Research Software
Assists in collecting, analysing, and interpreting data on market conditions, consumer preferences, competition, and other factors aiding in strategic planning and marketing. It is used by businesses, marketing agencies, and research organisations to understand market dynamics, identify opportunities, evaluate marketing strategies, and tailor products or services to meet consumer needs.
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Tender Search Service
Monitors tender databases to identify and filter opportunities by industry, location, and requirements, delivering relevant results to users.
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Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software
Manages and analyses customer interactions throughout their relationship, supporting the Bid Lifecycle with centralised data, targeted communication and strategic analysis crucial for winning bids and maintaining strong customer relationships.
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Sales Engagement Software
Manages direct interactions with prospects during the bid process, helping sales reps to follow up with leads, send personalised communications, and engage prospects at each bid stage.
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Market Intelligence Software
Provides insights and analysis on market trends, industry developments, competitor activities, and customer preferences, supporting strategic planning, marketing strategies, product development, and overall business growth.
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Sales Enablement Software
Equips sales teams with resources, content, and information to sell more effectively, streamlining the sales process and engaging prospects at each stage of the buyer’s journey (including during the Bid Lifecycle).
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Lead Scoring and Qualification Tools
Uses AI algorithms to analyse leads based on behaviour and demographic data, scoring and prioritising them to ensure sales teams focus on the most promising prospects.
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Competitive Intelligence Software
Enables informed strategic decisions by providing a deep understanding of the competitive landscape (e.g. innovation, customisation and value proposition), helping businesses develop competitively priced and uniquely positioned bids to increase the chances of winning.
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Sales Acceleration Software
Streamlines and accelerates the sales process from prospecting to closing, specifically targeting the various stages of creating, managing, and winning bids in the context of the Bid Lifecycle.
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By AI capability
AI is reshaping how we live and work, driving new levels of innovation and efficiency. Click below to explore software solutions with advanced AI capabilities to support you at every stage of the Bid Lifecycle. Hover over the capability title for a brief definition.
Agentic AI
Acts autonomously to plan, adapt, and make decisions, managing dynamic, multi-step workflows with minimal human input.
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AI Virtual Assistant
Conversational AI that automates tasks, retrieves information, and offers real-time support.
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Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR)
Converts speech into text, transcribing meetings and discussions for accessible and searchable insights.
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Custom Prompt Library
Predefined Generative AI prompts tailored to an organisation’s unique bid processes and requirements, enabling efficient, consistent, and context-aware response generation.
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Generative AI
Drafts, refines, and enhances bid content, accelerating creation while ensuring clarity, compliance, and consistency.
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Knowledge Graphs
Structured data linking entities and relationships to enable intelligent and accurate querying.
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Machine Learning (ML)
Learns patterns to predict outcomes, optimise pricing, automate bid scoring, and recommend improvements.
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Multimodal AI
Processes and integrates text, images, and audio to create visuals, analyse schematics, and transcribe discussions.
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Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Understands and interprets language for document analysis, content categorisation, and compliance checks.
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Optical Character Recognition (OCR)
Extracts text from scanned documents, making RFPs and contracts editable and searchable.
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Predictive Analytics
Analyses data to forecast outcomes, assess win probabilities, identify risks, and optimise strategies.
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Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
Combines search and AI generation to retrieve data and generate accurate, context-based responses.
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Sentiment Analysis
Assesses tone and intent in text to gauge client priorities and align proposal tone with expectations.
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Workflow Automation AI
Automates repetitive tasks like approvals, content assembly, and compliance checks to streamline bid workflows.
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