This perspective details twelve things we're seeing the most successful bid and proposal teams doing right now to optimise win rates.


Twelve ways to win - through the bid lifecycle

First on our list of secrets for success in 2026 is the need to have a clearly defined proposal process in place, based on best practice.

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1. Robust core processes

2. Early engagement

3. Active qualification

4. Presentation coaches

5. AI

6. Focus on design

7. Intelligent competitive intelligence

8. Win/loss research

9. Training

10. Self-development

11. Capacity planning

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