Northedge Consulting specialises in two fields: Bid Preparation & Editing and Tender Management. Having worked on both sides of the table, our consultants know what a tenderer is looking for when they review submissions. Equally, we are able to discern the most suitable applicant among multiple proposals during the tender management process. This broad knowledge base makes our offering unique and gives our clients an edge over their competitors, whether they are submitting a proposal or selecting a provider.
Whether you are on the tender or the procurement side of the table, your work doesn’t stop once the tender is awarded, and neither does ours. Once again our team have specialist knowledge on both sides of the tender. We help companies develop the plans initially submitted during their Bid Proposal, into detailed processes to successfully manage the project delivery. On the procurement side, we assist our clients with the ongoing review and monitoring process to ensure the provider is meeting their obligations.
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Areas of Expertise
BID PREPARATION & EDITING
Preparing and editing a bid is usually a time-consuming and complex task, often requiring the coordination of inputs from multiple contributors while working to a tight deadline. Poorly prepared or edited bids substantially diminish your chances of selection in the tender process.
Northedge has worked closely with clients across the infrastructure, property management and construction sectors to prepare and submit quality tender proposals.
We have extensive experience in the preparation and editing of submissions, including:
expressions of interest
bids
tenders
grant applications.
We have been involved in successful EOIs and bids for major engineering projects including road and rail infrastructure.
Our experience and capability covers the preparation of the full suite of bid documents, including:
management plans
CVs
design documentation
case studies.
TENDER MANAGEMENT
The effective management of the tender process is critical to engaging the right contractor for your project. Northedge provides a complete 360 degree tender preparation and review package, including:
stakeholder consultation
preparing all tender documents, specifications and draft contract clauses
conducting company information sessions and site visits
managing the tender process, including answering all queries
detailed quantitative and qualitative review of tender submissions
final report and recommendations
contract finalisation.
This service is provided with the highest standards of independence and probity.
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
We work closely with clients to identify the most suitable providers to build, implement and manage their Facilities Management requirements. This allows for the efficient maintenance, inspection and testing of facilities, which is essential to ensure a productive and safe work environment. We have extensive experience with Facilities Management services including Cleaning, Security, Waste & Recycling, Fire Maintenance, Vertical Transportation, Car Park Management and Construction Briefs.
Northedge offers a full Facilities Management schedule, including:
initial market analysis
strategic planning
convening the evaluation committee
preparing the tender documents (includes all returnable schedules, information documents and a draft contract)
going to market
running the tender
evaluating submissions
short-listing
running Q&A and interviews
negotiating BAFOs (best and final offers)
finalising the contract.
If required Northedge can also manage the ongoing contract. This can include regular weekly or monthly project/contract reviews to ensure the provider is delivering according to the agreed contract terms.
TECHNICAL WRITING
Northedge have extensive experience in technical writing to effectively communicate complex information and concepts to a specific audience. We use a combination of concise writing, technical diagrams and illustration while working closely with stakeholders to know and understand the intended audience.
Our experience and capability covers:
technical reports
design outlines & specifications
business proposals
training manuals
technical manuals
DOCUMENT EDITING
Our team work with you to make sure your message is clear, concise and is received the way you intend. A well-written, well-organised document establishes your credibility and helps you stand out from the competition.
Our consultants have experience in reviewing a range of document types, including technical reports, before they are submitted to your client. We assist companies who often work in complex fields such as Engineering, and know that excellent engineering is wasted if it’s not communicated effectively. Our editors are multi-disciplinary – we review the calculations as well as the words, and understand the complex messages that our clients are trying to convey.
Documents are often compiled across business units by multiple contributors, leaving the final draft disjointed and weakening the power of the message you are conveying. Our expertise ensures your document follows a consistent style throughout and is error free before publication.
RETAINER WORK
We offer clients the option to retain our services, giving them a guaranteed 24-hour turnaround and priority on their project as required. Our retainer service includes tailoring our document editing and review offering to your specifications.
Clients utilising our retainer option enjoy the peace of mind that comes from knowing there is a team of dedicated professionals ready to assist them when documents need to be delivered. They also benefit from the strong business relationship that a retainer service builds. Retaining the services of Northedge means your business can rely on a professional partner who delivers work to the highest standards and at short notice.
