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Word and page limit planner

Allocate a total word or page limit across tender questions in proportion to their weighting, so effort follows the marks.

Page limits are converted at about 500 words per A4 page (11pt, single spacing), less any space for diagrams.

Questions and weightings

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.

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