Tender Audit

Didn't win? Find out exactly why — and how to fix it.

 

Losing a tender is frustrating. But without understanding what went wrong, the next submission carries the same risks. Our tender audit service gives you clarity, direction, and a stronger foundation for your next bid.

 

What is a tender audit?

 

A tender audit is a structured review of your previous unsuccessful submission, assessed against the published evaluation criteria and procurement requirements. We identify where marks were likely lost, where responses were unclear or non-compliant, and where your commercial or technical positioning could be stronger.

 

The result is a clear, practical set of recommendations — so your next bid is built on evidence, not guesswork.

 

How it works

 

For Tier 1 & Tier 2 companies: We conduct a thorough independent review of your previous submission and develop a detailed audit report. This forms the foundation of your next bid strategy session — a half-day workshop with your team to work through the findings, align on win themes, and establish the approach for your new submission. The audit ensures the whole team understands what went wrong and is clear on how to address it going forward.

 

For SMEs & smaller businesses: We review your submission and provide clear, annotated feedback — highlighting specific areas for improvement with tracked changes, comments, and practical recommendations — delivered as a professional PDF you can action immediately or use to brief your team.

 

What we look at

 

• Compliance with mandatory requirements

• Alignment of responses to evaluation criteria

• Clarity and quality of written content

• Strength of methodology and delivery approach

• Management plan completeness and rigour

• Commercial and pricing presentation

• Supporting documentation and overall presentation

 

Ready to find out how to improve your submissions? 

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