Bids, Tenders and Proposals by Harold Lewis
'It has to be said that this is a very thorough and interesting book... [It] covers all aspects of tender writing for public sector, private sector and research funding. Clear and well presented, this book has to appear on the reference list of anyone serious about managing the way they assemble their proposals.' - PS Advisor This unique book is a practical guide to winning contracts and funding through competitive bids, tenders and proposals. Written in a crisp, accessible style using examples and checklists, it explains how to create bids that are outstanding in both technical quality and value for money. This second edition extends the scope and content of the book to make it an even more useful and practical guide to successful tendering. New topics include action during pre-proposal stages of business development and market intelligence. There is more advice to help manage the process of proposal writing, including tips on document collaboration and version control. There is also up-to-date information on EU procurement and research funding, giving the reader the benefit of powerful, best-practice techniques.
"Written in a crisp, accessible style, using examples and checklists, it explains how to create bids that are outstanding in both technical quality and value for money" Commerce & Industry "Explores all aspects of public and private-sector bidding...includes a new section on business development and market intelligence prior to writing a bid, and updated information on the European Union." Supply Management "Expert guidance on how to win services and consultancy contracts, research awards and government funding through competitive tenders." First Voice "Takes you through the entire process of tendering step by step, providing relevant examples of situations and the appropriate responses, pro-formas of essential documents and detailed supporting information." Edge Magazine, "Guides the reader through the process of writing bids, tenders and proposals for contracts and project funding." Carmarthenshire Business "Simply superb. By far the best book I have read on the subject of bid preparation. Comprehensive and focussed material throughout. Expensive in comparison to others, but worth every penny." Customer review
Harold Lewis is a writer, editor and independent consultant with more than 30 years' professional experience of working with client authorities and consultancy organisations. Having written over 200 successful bids and proposals, he is a leading authority on the development and writing of competitive tenders for professional services contracts and consultancy assignments.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780749443696 |
| ISBN 10 | 0749443693 |
| Title | Bids, Tenders and Proposals |
| Author | Harold Lewis |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Kogan Page Ltd |
| Year published | 2005-03-03 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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