Tender Writer WA: Where to Find Opportunities
WA has one of the simplest state tender portals, but its 130-plus councils make up for it. Here's what to register on, plus how WAIPS treats local content.
Bigger picture thinking and industry-specific angles (resourcing, government, transport).
WA has one of the simplest state tender portals, but its 130-plus councils make up for it. Here's what to register on, plus how WAIPS treats local content.
When you keep submitting tenders and not winning it is easy to give up. Many assume the process is rigged, they lost on price, or someone was already in the frame when the tender was released to the market. In 99% of cases, this is simply not true.
Cover letters rarely score in tenders. Here's what to do with the time instead, so your method statement and pricing get the attention that wins points.
Developing a tender strategy isn’t just about meeting deadlines, it’s about positioning your business to win. From assessing whether to bid, to aligning with buyer motivations and scoring criteria, a clear strategy helps you focus your resources and tell a more compelling story. If your team is stuck reacting to tenders, it might be time to rethink your approach. You don’t win tenders by writing. You win them by planning.
Tendering isn't just about winning the next job. Advanced strategies help resourcing companies build a pipeline, not just a one-off win.
Resource sector vs government tenders: why resource bids are invitation-only, why relationships matter, and how business development wins you a seat.
Sue Findlay explains what NLP is, the $35,000 workshop that changed her business, and why she still uses it to write more persuasive tender responses.