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How agile bidding strategies help defence suppliers respond faster to MOD and NATO opportunities.News / Sector guides
​The energy sector is diverse and dynamic, encompassing oil and gas, renewable energy, utilities and power, energy technology and energy consulting and advisory. Our team has extensive experience in helping organisations to secure major deals and improve their proposal success rates.White papers / News
How happy are you at work? What motivates you and what frustrates you? Do you feel valued? This research report is a pulse-check on wellbeing in the bid and proposal professional. Nearly 300 of you around the world shared how you're feeling. The report analyses your views, provides strategic insights, and offers practical suggestions for how teams can improve wellbeing.White papers / News
Discover how proposal designers can redefine their role in the age of AI - explore strategic insights, evolving responsibilities, and actionable tools for staying indispensable.White papers / News
At Strategic Proposals, we’ve long championed the value of great design in proposals — from sponsoring the first APMP design award nearly a decade ago, to helping teams integrate design thinking into their bid processes. In 2025, with buyer expectations evolving and competition fiercer than ever, design is no longer a "nice to have" — it's a critical differentiator. So we undertook fresh research to find out how design is being used right now across bid teams — in-house, outsourced, and everything in between. Our new white paper explores the findings and shares insights from across the profession.Webinars and videos / News
A webinar where Ceri talks about combining lessons learned, structured thinking, and the power of AI and automation to modernize qualification.
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This research report explores how organisations have approached the AI challenge, based on deep-dive interviews with bid and proposal professionals worldwide. What's worked � and what hasn't? And how can you use their experiences to shape your own approach to exploiting AI? The research was first presented at APMP's annual conference in Nashville in May 2025 in a session described in feedback as "Hands down, the must-see session of BPC!"News
In February (2025) Ceri Mescall (the MD of SP Canada) presented at the APMP National Chapter in Canada. All about AI in proposals: watch it to learn more!
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The first in our spring webinar series was all about the value of design. Based on primary research - our thoughts on your thoughts!
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80% of proposal professionals say they have a growth mindset about AI. But 35% still feel overwhelmed by it.
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Here's the fourth edition of our quarterly Winning WaysTM newsletter, where we share industry news and insights.
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Come and join us for one (or all) of our fantastic insight sessions.
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We're pleased to launch our new white paper, exploring the importance of competitive intelligence (CI) in the bid and proposal process.
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Gaby Ostrovsky, our new team member, brings a wealth of experience in leading teams across different regions, making them an invaluable asset to our proposal team.Blogs / News
Have you ever wondered how the skills from journalism, public affairs, and ghost writing can elevate your proposal writing? These disciplines are not just about writing; they are about crafting a narrative, engaging the audience, and delivering a clear, concise message. Denise Mullen, our new team member, brings a wealth of experience from these fields, making her an invaluable asset to our proposal team.Service guides / News
Our new Procurement Act readiness workshop is essential if you want to bid for public contracts in the UK and stay ahead of the competition.News / Webinars and videos
We're thrilled to introduce Denise Mullen, who has already made a significant impact with Strategic Proposals clients.News / Webinars and videos
Introducing our proposal management & consulting team and how you need them in every scenario!Service guides / News
Welcome to MyProposalPathway, a revolutionary service brought to you by Hovester and Strategic Proposals. In today's fast-paced business environment, selecting the right AI and automation tools can be a daunting task. With countless options available, making an informed decision requires significant time and effort. That's where MyProposalPathway comes in.News / Webinars and videos
Our writing team is here to help you to craft concise proposal and collateral content that is a joy to read and tells a story, taking clients on a journey.News / Blogs
The ability to keep a bid plan on track ensures that every phase of the proposal process is completed on time, ultimately leading to a timely submission. However, the complexity of coordinating multiple tasks and contributors can often lead to delays. The risk of a derailed schedule is significant. Time is a finite resource, and any delays can compress the remaining schedule, forcing teams to rush and potentially compromise the quality of the proposal. Moreover, missing the submission deadline can disqualify the bid altogether, wasting the effort and resources invested.Webinars and videos / News
Watch Rachel Fisher share her creative insights and learn how design can transform your process.Balancing internal bid process and governance effort with time spent generating compelling proposals
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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?Webinars and videos / News
Our design team is here to ensure you leverage design to increase your impact and chances of winning.News / Webinars and videos
This video provides everyone with a reminder of what the Proposal Benchmarker is and what the data held within is telling us. Watch for more insights.Webinars and videos / News
Discover the secrets to winning in business with insights from industry experts. Watch now!Webinars and videos / News
Introducing SP's new directors: discover their expertise, insights, and vision for future successWebinars and videos / News
We are thrilled to introduce our three new SP directors and share some of their knowledge and experience in this first of a three-part video series.Blogs / News
Dive into the transformative journey of proposal design and learn how these unsung heroes are redefining success in the competitive realm of bidding.News
There's always a lot going on, isn't there? Too much to keep track of, it seems. Here's what we've been up to over the past few monthsNews
We're excited to announce that Gaby will be joining us in December, bringing over 25 years of experience in bids and proposals to our team.News
This Black Friday, unlock unmatched quality and creativity with up to 50% off our expert proposal and bid design services!White papers / News
This paper explores how you can create a competitive advantage using branding strategies and how to efficiently manage them in your capture process.Blogs / News
Uncover the secrets to crafting executive summaries and brochures that captivate and convince your audience.Blogs / News
In an era where artificial intelligence is transforming industries, we are unlocking its untapped potential in the realm of bids and proposals.Blogs / News
Unlock the secrets of winning bids by mastering the art of connecting every dot in the bid lifecycle.Blogs / News
We recently received an RFI from a prospect that raised some eyebrows. Here's why...Service guides / News
Calling in expert resources to support your proposal can fill a gap in your team's capabilities and, crucially, give you an edge over your competitors.Service guides / News
Strategic Proposals offers an expert team with a proven tool and tailored training courses to help you navigate competitive landscapes.Service guides / News
Strategic Proposals brings in expert proposal managers with extensive industry experience to lead the bid and proposal process.Service guides / News
Strategic Proposals offers expert training, coaching, and creative support to ensure your presenters effectively convey your strategy and solution.Service guides / News
Strategic Proposals provides independent expert reviewers who assess proposals to ensure it creates empathy with the customer and tells a compelling story.Service guides / News
Strategic Proposals crafts concise, engaging proposal and collateral content that tells a compelling story and resonates with evaluators.Service guides / News
Strategic Proposals attracts the best designers to create amazingly designed content that elevates your proposal and collateral.Service guides / News
Strategic Proposals provides courses that provide hands-on training in the latest techniques and competencies to win and retain work in competitive markets.Service guides / News
We help teams develop winning habits by benchmarking existing capabilities, identifying improvement opportunities, and running transformation programs.White papers / News
Personal development has never been so important. But how do you know where you need to sharpen your skills? That's why we developed My Proposal Coach™.White papers / News
Taking a more active approach to active qualification helps improve qualification effectiveness and this paper will show you how.News / Webinars and videos
Watch our video where Tim and Graham talk about the value of keeping the written proposal conversational, and how to avoid nominalisation.News
Strategic Proposals is committed to staying ahead of innovation in proposal development, so we're exploring applications of AI in our process.News
There's always a lot going on, isn't there? Too much to keep track of, it seems. Here's what we've been up to over the past few monthsWhite papers / News
This white paper discusses that all-important step in the capture process from business development to proposal.News / White papers
Increase your probability of winning with capture tactics that work! To win business in today's highly competitive world, you must stand out from the crowd.News
Strategic Proposals have contributed 5 articles to the latest edition of Bid Solution's award-winning Bidding Quarterly.News / Webinars and videos
We were delighted to be diamond sponsors and were the official sponsor of the BPC Certification Day on Sunday 2 June.News / Webinars and videos
Watch our video where we discuss why so many people in the bid and proposal profession fall back on the same baffling words and phrases?News
From defining objectives, to maintaining customer confidentiality, here'd eight valuable principles to follow if you're considering using generative AI in bids.News
Directors Lorraine and Jon are contributors to issue 18 of Bid Solutions' Bidding Quarterly
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Our latest white paper unveils the results of our third iteration of primary research about bidders' view of buying.News
BJ Lownie, Strategic Proposals' founder has started to move towards his well-earned retirement in early 2025.News
We are pleased to announce that one of our designers is now APMP graphic certified.News
So pleased to announce that Debbie Mullen has joined our expanding SP family, with 20 years' experience in proposal writing and management.News
We're delighted to welcome Regina Ellis as the latest star signing of our SP family. We are constantly growing as a business, which is great!Webinars and videos / News
Strategic Proposals have recently presented at the APMP Consultant Showcase. Helping businesses win work and retain contracts.News
Our very own Jon Williams and Graham Ablett feature in the latest BQ, the award-winning publication produced by our friends at Bid Solutions.
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24 ideas for 2024. Inspirational things you can do in the New Year.
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We were interested to read the first release of the new BSI "PAS 360" code of practice for bid and proposal management, launched last weekNews
We're so proud of Graham Ablett who won Contribution to the profession at the recent UK APMP awards dinner.News
We are excited to announce we are finalists in the four categories we entered for the UK APMP awards,. Fingers crossed to find out at the awards dinner.News
We are so proud to be the only organisation to sponsor every APMP UK conference since the first. We are all #proudtobeapmpWhite papers / News
This new paper is the third iteration of our popular research report into how buyers view the proposals they receive from their suppliers.News
We're so proud of our award-winning training team. Our APMP training courses have received net promoter scores (NPS) of 94%.Webinars and videos / News
We put our own Jon Williams up against the might of Artificial Intelligence to see whether people could distinguish between his answer and AI.Webinars and videos / News
How AI performs against our own Strategic Proposals expert, Jon Williams. We test the power of AI, comparing to real experts.News
We were delighted to sponsor Twickenham Rugby Football Club's (TRFC) recent under-14 tour of Dublin.Webinars and videos / News
In this informative and engaging session, founding member and advocate of proposals as a profession and APMP and a 40+ year veteran of proposal development,.Webinars and videos / News
We look at where AI can help and where the human touch remains necessary. We'll discuss the pitfalls of AI and how advanced prompting can get the best results.Webinars and videos / News
This webinar is all about tips to make your presentation stand out. Whether you present or help presenters to prepare, you'll find these tips to be invaluable.News
Strategic Proposals, have created an environment that is inclusive and we ensure that the proposals industry comes from diverse backgrounds.Webinars and videos / News
Kicked off our summer 2023 webinar series at Strategic Proposals, with information on our proposal coordinator apprenticeship role.News
BCP Global in Orlando. We are there in force running an APMP Foundation course on the accreditation day, being silver sponsors, and we've got 5 presenters!News
We were proud to sponsor the WIBAP 2023 event this year. There was a touching personal presentation from the lovely Kat and SP were there in force.News
Strategic Proposals attended the Loopio partner kick-off in May 2023, Strategic Proposals where we won the MASTERY award during the Loopio Partner Awards.News
The aim of the course is to share the key parts of the syllabus with you and maximise your chances of passing the micro-certification.News
We are really pleased to welcome Christine Johnson to the SP family as our office manager.News
We are delighted to announce that we won the top prize - for "Best Integration of Thought Leadership into the Sales Process" worldwide in the 17th Stevie® Awards.News
Run, Mark, Run! We're proud to sponsor one of our writers in this year's London Marathon, supporting Phab Kids.
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Delighted to be a finalist in the Stevie® Awards for Sales & Customer Service, in the category "Best Integration of Thought Leadership into the Sales Process".News
We're really pleased to announce that our training has now been endorsed by the Institute of Sales Professionals (ISP).News
Supplier of the Year is presented to "the organisation that reflects the highest standards that can be achieved by suppliers in the bid and proposal industry".News
The APMP UK Conference (11-12 Oct 2022) was epic! We were the headline sponsors and had a busy few days! We had a brilliant stand and video.News
We've got a great offer for anyone looking to book our APMP Practitioner and Capture Practitioner courses in October and November!
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We're hosting a special event at Hilton Heathrow Terminal 5, 10 October 2022 0830-1800.
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SP directors Jon and Graham show you how the very latest findings from this industry-leading benchmarking model can drive change in your organisation.
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Watch SP designers Cíara and Marian to see how to create and compile an editable, animated movie using PPT.
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We're delighted that our colleague Graham Ablett has been elected as a Fellow of the Association of Proposal Management Professionals.
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SP directors Lorraine and Kat talk about how to create more customer focused proposals to win more deals.
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In November 2021, BQ magazine - the bid & proposal industry's premier magazine worldwide – presented Jon with their inaugural Outstanding Achievement Award for his writing in the publication.
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We're delighted to announce Strategic Proposals won the the top prize at the 17th Annual International Business Awards®.
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It's time for the annual strategic Proposals spring webinar series! Three fantastic sessions to join. All are advertised on our LinkedIn page and mean you can sign up :)
If you can't attend one or more, they will be recorded and put on here when they are complete - so you can always watch it later!
