Consultancy
Business consultancy for public-sector growth
Practical consultancy to get your business ready to win and deliver public contracts: the right structure, policies, accreditations and commercial model.
What is included
What we do
- Public-sector readiness review: what buyers in your market will ask for and where the gaps are
- Accreditation readiness planning (for example ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, Cyber Essentials, SSIP schemes) and preparation for certification bodies' audits
- Policy and evidence pack review against typical conditions of participation
- Commercial modelling: margins, pricing approach, cash flow and payment terms on public contracts
- Carbon Reduction Plan and social value planning
- Growth roadmap: target buyers, frameworks and a 12-month bidding plan
Who it is for
Owner-managed businesses moving into public-sector work and established firms preparing for larger contracts.
What we need from you
- A short call about where the business is today and where you want it to be
Frequently asked questions
Do you issue certifications?
No. Certifications are issued by accredited certification bodies. We help you prepare so the audit goes smoothly.
Related guides
Learn more
The documents UK public-sector buyers ask for at each tender stage: registration, selection (PSQ), your tender response and contract award.
What PPN 006 requires from a Carbon Reduction Plan: when it applies, net zero by 2050, Scope 1, 2 and five Scope 3 categories, sign-off and publication.
Policies and documents CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor commonly ask for, and how SSIP and the Common Assessment Standard fit in.
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.