If you’re new to the world of tendering, it can be confusing trying to navigate it, what with all the terminology and jargon frequently used. Making an error because you were unsure of what a particular term meant is often one of the most common mistakes first time applicants make when submitting tenders in VIC or elsewhere in Australia.
When you’re first starting out with tendering for new business, knowing where to start from and what to do can get very confusing very fast. And with all the terminology and jargon used in tendering, knowing where to go and who to ask when you have any questions can be like looking for the Minotaur in a Labyrinth.
Any request for tender you intend to apply for is likely going to have at least 10 other applicants. The evaluator panel is also going to be reviewing multiple proposals that offer much the same thing as you do. So how do you make sure that you stand out from the other candidates when submitting a tender in Melbourne?
Usually, whenever a small or large scale project becomes available, the NSW government chooses to send it to tender to allow all players an equal and fair opportunity at winning a contract. Not only does it give small and medium-sized businesses a chance at taking a step up the ladder, but it also eliminates any whispers of nepotism and favouritism on the side of the government.
Tender writing is a process that requires a significant amount of work and effort. Many different departments of your organisation must be mobilised to create a single tender proposal. This is why a reactive approach to tender writing never works, and why the tender consultants at Bidsmith suggest asking yourself the following questions to determine if you’re ready to write your first tender proposal: