What Commissioners Look for in a High-Scoring Answer
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📘 Blog 4 of 7 in our Tender Review Series
What Commissioners Look for in a High-Scoring Answer
Links to all 7 blogs in this series are at the bottom of this post.
🎯 It’s Not About Being “Well Written”
We’ve seen it time and again: a well-written tender that still scores low.
Why? Because scoring high isn’t about polished language — it’s about fully meeting the evaluation criteria. A focused tender proofreading & strategic review helps ensure every mark scheme element is covered.
Commissioners aren't looking for your best writing. They're looking for:
- Direct answers to each part of the question
- Clear alignment with the service specification
- Evidence that your approach is already in place, not just a plan
- Measurable outcomes that prove your impact
Miss those elements — even with perfect grammar — and your score drops.
🔍 What We Review Against
When we review tenders, we don’t just scan for typos. We interrogate your content like a commissioner would:
- Have you answered every part of the question?
- Are you reflecting the local authority’s values and priorities?
- Is your response too general — or clearly tailored?
- Are you making claims or backing them up?
- Have you fully addressed the scoring criteria?
Sometimes a good answer needs clearer structure. Sometimes it needs more evidence. Sometimes it just needs to lose the fluff.
🛠 A Tender Review Can Help You Refocus
If you’ve poured effort into writing, it’s hard to step back. A second pair of eyes can show you what’s actually scoring points — and what isn’t.
We apply a fresh, objective lens focused on what commissioners care about most:
- Specificity over generic statements
- Clarity over ambition
- Substance over style
That’s how we help social care providers turn “good” responses into “winning” ones — whether it’s a learning disability tender, a domiciliary care bid, or a home care submission.
📣 Want expert eyes on your bid?
We offer strategic tender reviews that go far beyond spelling and grammar.
📞 Contact us here
Let’s make sure your bid is submission-ready — and scoring-ready.
🔗 Related Resources
- Bid Proofreading & Tender Reviews
- Bid Writing Support for Learning Disability Providers
- Bid Writing Support for Domiciliary Care Providers
📚 Catch up on the full Tender Review Series:
- 💡 1. Tender Reviews: The Smartest Investment You’ll Make in Your Bid
- 🧐 2. Why Your Tender Needs More Than Just a Proofread
- 🔍 3. How to Spot Gaps in Your Tender Responses
- 🎯 4. What Commissioners Look for in a High-Scoring Answer
- ✍️ 5. Using Track Changes to Improve Tender Quality
- 📈 6. How to Turn Reviewer Feedback into Better Scores
- ⏰ 7. When to Get a Review (and When It’s Too Late)