The Bid Solutions Research & Development (R&D) hub is the industry’s only central repository for cutting-edge industry information dedicated to advancing our profession.
Our aim is to foster a collaborative environment for innovation and growth. This is where we identify and analyse emerging business trends, publish survey results (such as our salary and contractor surveys) and provide a platform for industry professionals to contribute their own insights and research.
Join us in shaping the future of our profession by sharing your knowledge and staying ahead with the latest developments.
We will publish a biannual edition of BQ R&D to further enhance your access to essential insights. BQ R&D will serve as a conduit for the latest trends and industry innovations, keeping you informed and equipping you with the knowledge needed to stay competitive.
Latest research
The survey, conducted by Bid Solutions, aimed to deliver the first meaningful research specifically focussed on the UK bid and proposal contractor market. More specifically, we wanted to:
Understand contractor readiness for IR35 legislation changes.
Review contractor working practices.
Report on contractor KPIs and service quality metrics.
Understand contractor market sentiment.
The 2022 UK Bid & Proposal Salary Survey is the fifth salary survey conducted by Bid Solutions. More than 1,400 professionals across the UK participated in the survey. We are confident that employers, employees and self-employed consultants will find the results extremely valuable for salary benchmarking, staff retention, peer review and career planning.
The 2022 UK Bid & Proposal Salary Survey is the fifth salary survey conducted by Bid Solutions. More than 1,400 professionals across the UK participated in the survey. We are confident that employers, employees and self-employed consultants will find the results extremely valuable for salary benchmarking, staff retention, peer review and career planning.
The survey, conducted by Bid Solutions, aimed to deliver the first meaningful research specifically focussed on the UK bid and proposal contractor market. More specifically, we wanted to:
Understand contractor readiness for IR35 legislation changes.
Review contractor working practices.
Report on contractor KPIs and service quality metrics.
Understand contractor market sentiment.