Why Bid Proofreading is the Easiest Way to Gain Tender Points in Social Care
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A fresh pair of eyes can reveal weaknesses you didnât even know were there. In social care tendering, that can be the difference between a win and a polite rejection. Our bid proofreading and tender review service exists to catch those scoring gaps â before your submission goes in front of commissioners.
When youâre deep in the bid writing process, itâs easy to become âblindâ to whatâs missing. You know your service inside-out, so your brain fills in the gaps â even if the written answer doesnât. Thatâs why professional reviewers approach your responses like a commissioner would: with fresh eyes and no prior knowledge.
Hereâs what a tender review catches:
- Missed elements from the question or specification
- Vague claims with no measurable evidence
- Policy-sounding answers that lack real-world examples
- Passive or defensive tone that undermines confidence
- Formatting and structure issues that make scoring harder
This isnât just about grammar. Itâs about maximising your score. Every tender has a marking scheme, and the reviewerâs job is to map your answer to it. That means checking whether your evidence is strong enough, your language is active and persuasive, and your examples are specific to the commissioning priorities.
The timing matters. A tender review works best when itâs done with enough time to make meaningful changes. Thatâs why we recommend booking your review at least a week before the submission deadline, even if your draft isnât perfect yet.
Next step? If youâve got a bid in progress, donât leave scoring potential on the table. Our tender review and proofreading service is designed for social care providers who want to submit with confidence â and give commissioners every reason to award them top marks.
âď¸ Written by Mike Harrison, Founder of Impact Guru Ltd â specialists in bid writing and tender reviews for social care providers.