Learn how expert bid writing helped a Wolverhampton charity secure a tender to deliver essential refuge and outreach services for victims of domestic violence and abuse.
About the Charity
The client is a Wolverhampton-based charity with over 40 years of experience supporting women, men, and children subjected to domestic violence and abuse. Their vital work includes providing refuge, outreach services, and community support to help victims rebuild their lives.
The Tender and Key Objectives
The charity sought our support to secure a competitive tender covering three essential lots:
- Lot 1: Refuge services for women and children fleeing domestic violence and abuse.
- Lot 2: Community outreach services for women and their children.
- Lot 3: Community outreach services for men and their children.
Challenges Faced
Winning this tender presented several unique challenges:
Distilling Vast Experience into Concise Method Statements
The client’s 40+ years of experience provided rich material for the bid. However, strict word limits on the method statements made it challenging to include sufficient detail, evidence, and examples.
Addressing Lot-Specific Requirements
With six identical method statement questions across all three lots, responses needed to be tailored to each service while avoiding repetition. Lot 1 also required demonstrating an understanding of the emotional stress faced by women and children in refuge care.
Navigating Complex Safeguarding Requirements
The bid needed to show how the charity could deliver services for men, women, and children while addressing their vastly different safeguarding needs. This included:
- Mobilisation plans.
- A case study scenario.
- Evidence of the charity’s ability to support diverse client groups.
Meeting Sub-Criteria Demands
Extended sub-criteria questions added pressure to the already limited word count. Achieving a balance between depth and brevity was critical to success.
How We Delivered Success
Our expert bid writers tackled these challenges with a strategic and creative approach:
Crafting Tailored Responses
We created compelling, lot-specific responses that highlighted the charity’s expertise and aligned with the tender’s specific requirements.
Highlighting Evidence and Case Studies
By integrating detailed examples, strong evidence, and a complex case study scenario, we demonstrated the charity’s ability to deliver high-quality, person-centred services.
Concise and Impactful Writing
Despite the restrictive word count, we ensured every response was concise, impactful, and met all sub-criteria points.
Showcasing Emotional Support Expertise
For Lot 1, we emphasised the charity’s capacity to provide compassionate, trauma-informed care for women and children experiencing emotional stress.
The Outcome
Our expertly written bid was successful, securing the tender for the client and enabling them to continue delivering their vital services without disruption.
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