Bid writing

Writing your own bid? Have it reviewed by the experts who win.

Our bid specialists have been behind many winning UK public-sector bids. We score your draft the way the evaluator will, show you exactly where marks are being lost, and tell you how to win them back before you submit.

What is included

What we do

  • Scoring of each answer against the buyer's own marking scheme
  • Compliance check: every requirement answered, every attachment present, every limit respected
  • Written feedback with specific rewrites for weak sections
  • Evidence gaps flagged, with suggestions for case studies, data or commitments
  • Optional red-team call to walk through the changes

Who it is for

Firms writing their own bids who want an expert review, not just another pair of eyes. Our bid team reviews tenders all the time and knows what good looks like to evaluators, so you get specific, marked-up improvements that turn your draft into a scoring submission. Also useful for learning from a bid that was unsuccessful.

What we need from you

  • Your draft responses and the tender documents
  • The deadline, so we can schedule the review in good time
See pricing

Frequently asked questions

How long does a review take?

Usually two to five working days depending on the size of the submission. Send it early so there is time to act on the feedback.

Is there a free option?

Yes. Our free bid answer review looks at a single question and answer and gives you written feedback.

Related guides

Learn more

Writing bidsHow UK public-sector tenders are scored

How evaluators score tenders under the Procurement Act 2023: award criteria, weightings, scoring scales, price formulas, thresholds and assessment summaries.

Writing bidsHow to answer tender quality questions

A practical method for answering scored tender quality questions: decode the question, plan to the marking scheme, evidence every claim and write for the evaluator.

After you submitAfter you submit: clarifications, assessment summaries and standstill

What happens after you submit a UK public-sector tender: clarification questions, evaluation, assessment summaries, the 8 working day standstill period, award and mobilisation.

Talk to a bid specialist

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Tell us what you are bidding for. We will give you an honest view of your chances and the next steps, with no obligation.

West Gate commits to clean, compliant, well-evidenced bid submissions. We do not guarantee contract awards: tenders are scored on your capability, evidence and commercial offer as well as the written response. Guides are general information, not legal advice.