Bid writing
Bid management
For larger or multi-lot bids, a West Gate bid manager runs the process end to end so your technical team can focus on content, not chasing.
What is included
What we do
- Bid plan, timeline and RACI from kick-off to submission
- Storyboarding sessions with your subject experts
- Contributor management and version control
- Colour-team reviews (pink, red, gold) and sign-off gates
- Portal management and on-time upload, with evidence of submission
Who it is for
Firms bidding for high-value or complex contracts, consortia and joint bids, and teams juggling several bids at once.
What we need from you
- A named internal sponsor who can make decisions
- Access to the people who will deliver the contract
Frequently asked questions
Can you work alongside our own bid team?
Yes. We often run the process while your team writes, or we write while your team leads.
Related guides
Learn more
A structured bid/no-bid process for UK public-sector tenders: the criteria to score, red flags, and how to make the decision quickly.
A practical checklist for UK public-sector tender submissions, from reading the pack to final upload. Free printable PDF.
What evaluators look for in a tender method statement for works and services, with a structure you can adapt and common mistakes to avoid.
Why outsource to West Gate
Your bid-writing team, ready when you need it
Bidding in-house ties up your best people and puts deadlines at risk. Hand it to a proven team and keep your staff focused on delivering the work you win.
† Figures based on bids West Gate submitted and contracts awarded in 2025.
- Less risk, less workloadWe take the research, writing, coordination and deadline pressure off your in-house team.
- A proven teamA 90%+ win rate† and £650m+ in UK contracts secured in 2025†.
- Scales with your pipelineFrom a single bid to a steady run of tenders, we flex with your workload.
- Specialist writers plus our technologyExperienced public-sector bid writers, backed by our own bid technology.
- Deadlines and compliance handledWe plan back from the deadline and check every requirement, word limit and attachment.