Harwood
Bids & Tenders Manager We are seeking an experienced Bids & Tenders Manager to take ownership of the full tender lifecycle, delivering high-quality, compliant, and commercially robust submissions. The role covers bids for installation, maintenance, and monitoring contracts across our full range of services. This is a pivotal position, playing a key role in driving business growth by securing and retaining contracts across both public and private sector clients. Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage the end-to-end bid process, from opportunity identification through submission and post-bid review. • Analyse and interpret tender documentation, specifications, and compliance requirements. • Collaborate closely with internal teams to develop tailored technical solutions and accurate, competitive pricing. • Produce high-quality written content, including method statements, compliance responses, case studies, value propositions, and team CVs. • Develop and maintain a comprehensive bid library containing templates, standard responses, accreditations, and supporting documentation. • Build strong internal stakeholder relationships to ensure operational readiness and delivery alignment. • Monitor tender portals and frameworks such as BlueLight, ESPO, and CCS to identify relevant opportunities. • Conduct win/loss analysis to improve bid quality, processes, and overall success rates. • Keep up to date with industry trends, regulatory changes, and competitor activity Skills & Experience • 3–5 years’ experience in bid management or tender coordination. • Strong background in public sector tendering (e.g. NHS, local authorities, education, emergency services) and large-scale commercial contracts. • Demonstrable success in winning installation and maintenance contracts. • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical detail into clear, persuasive responses. • Strong commercial awareness with the ability to develop cost-effective bid strategies. • High proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with bid management platforms is advantageous. Working Arrangements & Benefits • Competitive package and excellent benefits available. • Flexible working options: • Freelance or Ltd Company (day rate basis) • Full-time or part-time opportunities available Job Category: Bids & Tenders Job Type: Freelance | Full-Time | Part-Time