ViewsTen Tendering Trends for the 2020s: Reflections on a decade of change
Nigel Dennis CPP APMP Fellow Principal and Co-Founder, Bid Write As the 2020s start, it’s worth taking a moment to reflect on some of the things we take for granted today that didn’t exist 10 years ago. Uber, Instagram, Snapchat, Pinterest, Tinder, iPads, Fitbits and Bitcoin are all part of…
ViewsWin³ – Tendering for you, your client and for the benefit of others
The best businesses for the planet are those that make a positive impact on people and the environment; businesses that give back more than what they take. The Barrett 12 Sales Trends for 2020 Report is out now, exploring the global trends that are affecting businesses, communities and the environment….
ViewsTurn the tables: Using procurement tools to help you win
By Dave Lunn, CP APMP, MCIPS A recent conversation with a Melbourne based client once again reminded me of how an understanding of procurement theory can help suppliers submit better bids. Our client was keen to share the news that it had been invited to bid for an upcoming tender….
ViewsIf Attacking Competitors Is Ok For Election Campaigns, Is It Ok For Tenders?
Competitive comparison, or grubby tactic? The concept of ‘ghosting’ competitor offerings in tenders is a well-known persuasion technique. Negative persuasion is proven to be extremely effective. But, in BidWrite’s experience, most Australian organisations are reluctant to use this technique. They believe it to be a bit ‘grubby’. Procurement professionals we…
ViewsFound! An ‘Inviting’ Invitation
By David Lunn, Principal, CP APMP, MCIPS Did you know that an organisation’s procurement function also performs a sales role? Over the years BidWrite has written and presented a number of times about this seemingly oxymoronic concept (ie ‘buying’ people also ‘selling’). Procurement’s rise as a sales organisation is founded…
ViewsNew To Tendering? Where Do You Start?
Have you recently discovered that there is a world of contracts available to win, through the tender process, but you are not sure how to get started? Tendering is certainly a great opportunity to secure some long-term contracts and build your business. ‘Going’ for anything and everything tendering-wise can, therefore,…
