Insights blog
Is the persuasive narrative tender dead?
Many modern tenders now look more like databases than proposals, with hundreds of structured questions and data fields designed for analytics and AI tools.
Does this mean persuasive tender writing is dead? Not quite. Here’s how to inject compelling messages and evidence into structured RFP formats for professional and other services firms.
Bidtique’s bidding hall of fame and shame: what we can learn from famous and infamous bids
Bidtique’s Hall of Fame and Shame, from Olympic triumphs to tender shockers, see what famous bids teach us about strategy, alignment and delivery. Essential reading for smarter tender decisions.
When to walk away from an ‘opportunity’: tender red flags to watch for
Not every tender is worth your time. Learn how to spot red flags and decide when to walk away from poor-fit opportunities before wasting effort.
Last-minute bid chaos: accepting it’s a feature, not a bug
Bids always feel messy. Here’s why last-minute chaos is inevitable in tenders, and how to plan for it, manage it, and use it to your advantage.