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How Much Does Tender Management Support Cost in the UK?
By Denise Daví, founder of DAVIA · Published · Updated
Short answer
There is no official price list for tender support. Costs depend on the type of help (a single assessment, coordination of one bid, or ongoing support), the size and complexity of the tender, and the deadline. DAVIA's introductory prices start from £199 for a Tender Opportunity Audit, £750 for a Bid Coordination Sprint and £650/month for Procurement Partner, with final scope and fees confirmed before work begins.
Common pricing models
Tender support is usually priced per piece of work (for example, assessing one tender), per bid, by day rate, or as a monthly retainer for ongoing support. Each suits a different stage of public-sector growth.
What affects the price
Key factors include the number and length of tender documents, how many questions must be answered, how much time remains before the deadline, and whether the support includes writing or only coordination.
DAVIA's introductory prices
Tender Opportunity Audit — from £199: a documented assessment and bid/no-bid recommendation for one opportunity, covered by DAVIA's money-back guarantee if the agreed audit is not delivered.
Bid Coordination Sprint — from £750: administrative coordination of a live bid; your team provides and approves the content.
Procurement Partner — from £650/month: ongoing opportunity research, qualification and coordination.
Final scope and fees are confirmed before work begins. No provider can guarantee a contract award.
Weighing cost against value
Compare the fee with the internal time a bid would otherwise take and with the cost of pursuing unsuitable tenders. A low-cost assessment before committing to a full bid is often the most efficient first step.
Official sources
This guide is general information, not legal advice. Always check the current rules on GOV.UK and the buyer's own documents.
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