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Procurement Act - what it means for bidders in 2026

The UK's procurement rules are reshaping bidding. But the impact of the potential major changes has been slow. Here's our views on how things may evolve as we move into 2026.
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Bridging the AI skills gap in proposal writing

Many businesses adopt AI without training. Proposal teams face similar risks if skills are ignored.
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How AI and knowledge management can transform large organisations

Managing knowledge at scale is tough. Here's how AI can help and what to watch out for. 

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Free AI Benchmarker for bid and proposal teams

Free AI Benchmarker for Bids - a one‑page scorecard to help bid and proposal teams assess AI readiness and plan practical next steps.

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Training syllabus

Push up your win rates and margins through our extensive range of award-winning training workshops and classes.

The latest Winning Ways is out now!

Here's the latest edition of our quarterly Winning WaysTM newsletter, where we share industry news and insights.

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How NOT to bid and still win the RFP: shortening your time to income.

This perspective challenges the mindset that success depends on hitting 'submit'. Instead, it uncovers what winning teams do before a bid exists.

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Key takeaways from our latest webinars

We have compiled the key takeaways from three recent webinars exploring the future of proposal excellence.

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AI and the future of consulting and what it means for proposal writing

AI is reshaping consulting and proposals. Here's what you need to know.

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BDM, capture, bid… What matters most is ownership

Job titles vary, but someone must own the bid from concept to contract.

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AI in bids: beyond quick wins to long-term ROI

AI can transform bid, proposal and capture work, but real ROI takes time and strategy.

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From frustration to fix: Why proposal teams need organisation-wide change support

Proposal teams often face rollout failure when process change is treated as internal, not transformational.

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How to write transition plans when you’re already delivering

Navigating transition questions in RFPs as the incumbent can be a scoring minefield. Here's how to approach them strategically.

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De-AI-ing content: Making proposals feel human again

 AI can write, but it's your voice that wins. Here's how to humanise AI-generated proposal content.

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Prompt engineering: The new essential skill for proposal professionals

Mastering prompt engineering is fast becoming a must-have skill in modern proposal writing.

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Why human oversight is non-negotiable in AI-driven proposal writing

AI can help, but it's human insight that ensures proposals are persuasive, compliant and client-focused.

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Death by PowerPoint: How to design pitches that engage

 Wordy slides and clunky handouts can kill your pitch, here's how to avoid it.

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Practice makes perfect: Why rehearsal wins pitches

Rehearsal is the secret weapon of successful pitch teams – but it's often overlooked.

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From proposal to pitch: Why consistency is key

Inconsistent messaging between proposals and pitches or bid presentations can derail even the strongest bid.

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From training to transformation: Using capture benchmarking to drive change

Capture training is just the beginning, benchmarking helps build the case for lasting organisational change.