Bid and Proposal Writing & Bid Management

Building Winning Bids 

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Offering discipline,  insight  and expertise .

We manage the full bid process, producing  compelling,  compliant, and  winning submissions. Our flexible support model adapts to our clients’ needs – whether from start to finish or at key stages – bringing structure, focus, and the expertise needed to deliver successful submissions.

£4bn+ 

Contract wins for our clients in the last two years through competitive tenders we have managed and written.

10+ countries 

Successful bids  delivered  across
multiple geographies, meeting  procurement  rules  and commissioner expectations. 

25+ sectors 

Proven success across  sectors  including Healthcare, Defence, Facilities Management, Employability and Disability Services, Skills, Refugee Support, Justice, and Hospitality & Catering. 

Where we can help

End-to-end bid project management.

Expert bid writing, bid review, and executive quality assurance.

Fully outsourced bid management, or embedded ad hoc support within client teams.

Commercial strategy, cost modelling, and price-to-win analysis.

Social value design, aligned with commissioner priorities.

The Result?

Submissions that maximise our clients’ chance of winning by telling the story of their solution in a compelling, compliant way.

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Our Track Record

Our consultants have led and written successful submissions across  30+ sectors  and 10+ countries. In the past 18 months alone, we’ve  helped clients secure over £4bn in new business. By combining discipline, insight, and storytelling, we consistently produce bids that  deliver wins. 

From  project management and  governance, to writing, reviewing, and quality assurance, we take responsibility for delivery.

We add commercial insight, cost modelling, and social value design to strengthen our clients' offer. Above all, we treat client bids as our own — rolling up our sleeves to produce work that is polished, persuasive, and built to win. 

Experienced Bid Leadership

Our team brings 100+ years of collective consultancy experience leading complex bids — providing strategic direction, governance, and hands-on delivery from capture through to submission.

Global Delivery, Local Expertise

We deliver winning bids across 10+ countries, tailoring submissions to local procurement frameworks, commissioner expectations, and cultural nuances.

Embedded or Fully Outsourced

Managing  end-to-end  bids  as outsourced partners, or embedded  within client teams to drive  quality and build internal capability. 

Flexibility

Working with international clients in line with their time zone – doing what is required to deliver round-the-clock support and input when it is needed. 

Adaptable Across Markets

Proven success across multiple markets for public and corporate tenders.

Success Stories

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“The 50 Degrees team bring a wealth of knowledge and experience but are also personable and a pleasure to work with.”

Sally Gibbs
Director of Strategy and Growth

“The vision, innovation and professionalism they have brought to our collaboration has been instrumental in us achieving success in the Justice market.”

Charlotte Wilson
Justice Business Development Director

“They were tenacious, and their commitment to working with us to extract every last bit of detail that would support our submission was impressive.”

Keith Bean
Sales Manager

“The team is composed of extremely talented bid writers who bring a strategic lens to their Client’s offerings in a collaborative and timely manner.”

Risë Bulmer
VP Business Development

“We were given clear process, guidance, and hands on assistance to improve our full end to end process.”

Brian Mahon
Managing Director

"The team were professional, flexible and combined bid development expertise with a personable manner meaning they were great to work with."

Rob Dunford
Corporate, Business Case & Commercial Manager

Get in touch

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Helen Holland

Managing Consultant

Submitting a competitive bid requires a blend of insight, ideas, expertise  and old-fashioned project management skills to ensure everything stays on track. Our expertise lies in how we work with our clients – through a personable, flexible approach focused on developing and describing an innovative, effective solution. We  do whatever it takes to develop the best possible bid.

Other ways to contact us

enquiries@50-degrees.com
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