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Denise Mullen, our new team member, brings a wealth of experience from these fields, making her an invaluable asset to our proposal team.

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Exploring the opportunity and threats from the guidelines on market engagement.
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Delving in to the details of the new UK government KPI requirements and the implications for bidders and buyers.
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Read our views on the impact of the changes that you'll see in public sector bidding, driven by PPN 02
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Read our views on the impact of PPN 017 on bidding into the UK public sector.

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Are you looking to revolutionise your approach to bids and proposals? Dive into our latest blog to uncover the power of generative AI and its potential to transform your bidding strategies.

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Strategic Proposals is committed to staying at the forefront of innovation in proposal development, so we're exploring applications of AI in our proposal development process

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Learning from past bids to continuously improve future proposals.
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Discover how you can enhance bid management with the latest tech tools and software.
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Cultivating collaboration and trust is vital for successful proposal outcomes.
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Navigating ambiguity is daunting for bid managers, impacting proposal quality and direction significantly. 

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How to balance bid management priorities to avoid burnout and ensure quality.
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In the intricacies of bidding, every step, every move counts. But what happens when there's a missing link in the chain?

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Enhance proposals by applying product management principles: storytelling, personas, communication, and market insights.

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Maintaining a strict schedule is a critical challenge for bid and proposal managers. 

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Ensuring the highest quality of content from contributors is a pivotal challenge for bid and proposal managers.

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Crafting a winning strategy is a pivotal challenge for bid and proposal managers. It involves translating a conceptual framework into an actionable plan that resonates with clients and sets the stage for a successful bid.

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Effective communication is the cornerstone of successful proposal development. For bid and proposal managers, the ability to convey clear and consistent messages throughout the bid process is paramount.

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Are you ready to master the art of delegation? Discover practical tips and strategies to delegate effectively, ensuring that every member of your team is engaged and contributing to their fullest potential.

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A recent interaction with a seasoned solution architect during one of our writing courses brought to light a common oversight in proposal contributions - the focus on features over benefits.
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Discover how enhancing your capture management processes can transform your organisation's success rates and client engagement.

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Insights from our recent poll: What's the right balance between internal bid process/governance effort versus creating a compelling proposal?
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Discover how a customer-centric approach can distinguish your proposals from the rest and why it's crucial to appeal to both the logical and emotional aspects of your evaluators.

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Dive into the transformative journey of proposal design and learn how these unsung heroes are redefining success in the competitive realm of bidding.

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This paper contains the results of brand-new research into the innovative ways organisations are leveraging GenAI to enhance their proposals and improve their chances of winning bids.
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What does design mean to you? Is it just about aesthetics, or does it hold a deeper significance? At SP, we've reimagined design to be much more than just visual appeal.

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In a world where authenticity and originality are becoming increasingly scarce, understanding the hidden pitfalls of AI-generated images is crucial for anyone involved in creative work.

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The ability to understand and effectively navigate the labyrinth of stakeholders can make or break your success. This blog delves into essential strategies that can significantly enhance your chances of securing that coveted win.

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When navigating the complex world of bids, striking the right balance between leadership and management can be the difference between success and failure. 

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In the high-stakes world of large and complex sales opportunities, winning the deal demands precision, strategy, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
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Uncover the secrets to crafting executive summaries and brochures that captivate and convince your audience.

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In an era where artificial intelligence is transforming industries, we are unlocking its untapped potential in the realm of bids and proposals.

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In the high-stakes arena of bidding, a well-structured strategy is your greatest ally, ensuring each phase of the process builds upon the last to create a foundation for success.

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Unlock the secrets of winning bids by mastering the art of connecting every dot in the bid lifecycle.

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Discover how achieving APMP micro-certifications can elevate your proposal expertise to new heights

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As AI becomes more widely adopted in both bidding and procurement, the person-to-person presentation stage of the bid will be even more vital. 

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We recently received an RFI from a prospect that raised some eyebrows. Here's why...

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Discover key insights from the TGV podcast with SP's Tim and Graham on how to keep your proposal content simple and effective.

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Here are some highlights taken from Tim and Graham's occasional TGV video series

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Here are some highlights taken from Tim and Graham's occasional TGV video series

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In the high-stakes world of bidding, the battle is often won or lost in the minds of the buyers long before the RFP is issued.
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In the competitive arena of bidding, the three Cs - Customer, Capability, and Competition - form the cornerstone of a win and proposal strategy.

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Part two of our series based on the bestselling Proposal Essentials by Jon Williams and BJ Lownie. 

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Every story has a beginning. And the beginning is a great place to start. But in the world of proposals, sometimes the best place to start might be to not start at all.  

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