Vicky Poole

Vicky Poole

Vicky Poole, with 15 years in strategic sales, specialises in Commercial, Government, and Third Sector tenders. Founder of Tender Response, she leads a team aiding SMEs in public sector bids.

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28th March 2024 Grants for new business start ups in London

Discover available grants for new business start-ups in London. Learn how to secure funding to kickstart your business.

28th March 2024 Finding Tenders and Contracts in London

In the world of business procurement, efficiency and staying ahead of the competition are paramount. As technology advances, procurement portals have emerged as indispensable platforms for accessing business opportunities.

21st March 2024 Bid writing specialist offers free guidance on new government Carbon Reduction Contract Schedule

Tender Response to provide free Carbon Reduction Plan baseline service to clients From 1 April 2024, Crown Commercial Services are including an option contract schedule for suppliers as part of their procurement process. The schedule refers to carbon reduction initiatives, carbon reduction plans and environmental and sustainability standards. The carbon reduction contract schedule is optional […]

18th March 2024 Learn how to maximize your bid power by effectively using references. Discover tips and strategies to enhance your bid submissions.

Uncover the magic of references in maximizing your bid power. Understand their role, how they enhance your bids, and best practices for leveraging references effectively.

7th March 2024 Navigating Net-Zero with Our Carbon Reduction Plan Development Services, Green Response

Are you aware of the impact the UK public sector’s net-zero objectives can have on your procurement decisions? Don’t risk losing opportunities because your environmental policies aren’t clear enough. Let us help you showcase your commitment to net zero and gain a competitive advantage. The UK government is on a mission to achieve net-zero carbon […]

21st February 2024 The Strategic Advantages of Outsourcing Procurement to Specialised Agencies

In today’s ever-evolving business landscape, the quest for operational excellence and cost optimization remains a top priority for organizations across industries. One strategic avenue that businesses are increasingly exploring is the outsourcing of procurement functions to specialized agencies. This shift towards external procurement consultancy is driven by the desire to leverage the expertise of professionals […]

15th February 2024 Grants for SME’s in London

Explore funding opportunities with grants for SMEs in London. Learn how to access financial support for your small or medium-sized enterprise.

31st January 2024 Beyond Ticking Boxes: Navigating the Future of Procurement with Social Value and Carbon Consciousness

Almost all procurements include Social Value these days and carry an attributable scoring of 5-10%. Sadly most of the work counts are still 500 words with only the occasional question reaching up to 1000 words.

30th January 2024 Grants for Charities in London

Discover available grants for charities in London. Learn how to secure funding to support your charitable initiatives.

17th January 2024 Modern Slavery and How UK government helps keep SME’s compliant

The Importance of a Modern Slavery Policy Modern slavery is a heinous crime, which can be undetected for decades. Victims suffer slavery, servitude, forced and compulsory labour, and human trafficking. It can have a traumatic effect on people and leave them mentally scarred and unable to cope alone in the real world – a fear […]

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7th February 2025 How to Price a Public Sector Tender

Pricing a public sector tender can feel like navigating a maze, but with the right approach, you can make sure your bid stands out and is competitive. Let’s break it down into some key points. The following sections have come from the main questions that our clients have asked us when we have been helping […]

Bid Writing & Tender Management
7th February 2025 4 reasons why you need up to date information for your next tender

Are your documents and certificates up-to-date so you are ready to submit bids or tender responses? When you’re busy responding to a bid, the questionnaire of “company information” is usually the last thing to be completed. Why – its supposed to be the easiest… But in reality, what happens is that information is poorly managed […]

Bid Writing & Tender Management
3rd February 2025 How to answer a question when writing a bid response

The goal is to clearly respond to each requirement, demonstrate your knowledge and experience, and provide evidence of your claims through client references. There is a simple and easy to follow structure when writing responses to bid questions. Initial Question: Start with the question or requirement from the tender document. It’s really important to specifically […]

Bid Writing & Tender Management

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Vicky helped me to qualify a grant that I was exploring for my business. I found her approach to be simple straightforward and I'm actually arranging for Vicky to be a speaker at an event I'm organising at the UK Africa trade Expo in March of 2024 to educate people to educate my peers and and organisations that will be present. I can't sing her praise highly enough she's an absolutely absolutely wonderful wealth of experience.

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