Closing the Gap in Tenders — A Complete 7-Part Guide
Most tenders don’t fail by miles — they fall short by just a few marks. This 7-part series explores how to close that gap through reviews, proofreading, and smarter bid strategy. The focus here is on those final few percentage points that can move your tender from good to winning.
📚 Closing the Gap — 7-Part Blog Series
- 💡 Closing the Gap – Blog 1: Tender Reviews: The Smartest Investment You’ll Make in Your Bid
- 🧐 Closing the Gap – Blog 2: Why Your Tender Needs More Than Just a Proofread
- 🔍 Closing the Gap – Blog 3: How to Spot Gaps in Your Tender Responses
- 🎯 Closing the Gap – Blog 4: What Commissioners Look for in a High-Scoring Answer
- ✍️ Closing the Gap – Blog 5: Using Track Changes to Improve Tender Quality
- 📈 Closing the Gap – Blog 6: How to Turn Reviewer Feedback into Better Scores
- ⏰ Closing the Gap – Blog 7: When to Get a Review (and When It’s Too Late)
🧠 Why This Series Matters
High-performing providers don’t just write tenders — they review, refine, and proofread them with a scoring lens. Across this series, we show how to:
- Spot gaps before commissioners do
- Use reviews to add structure, clarity, and evidence
- Turn commissioner feedback into stronger bids
📖 Why Commissioners Care About Margins
In competitive procurement, the difference between 76% and 82% can mean winning or losing. That’s why commissioners expect:
- Every part of the question to be answered fully
- Examples and measurable outcomes, not vague statements
- Evidence that’s specific, tailored, and credible
- A clear, professional, and confident tone
Providers who take reviews seriously consistently achieve higher scores — because they eliminate the small mistakes that cost big points.