Bid and Tender Writer

U-Drive; Poole; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle rental company in Poole is seeking an experienced Bid & Tender Writer to help secure new business opportunities. You will be responsible for writing high-quality submissions and managing compliance frameworks for public and private sectors. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in bid writing, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative mindset. The role offers a competitive salary of £35,000–£40,000 per annum and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for professional development

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Proven success in bid or tender writing for public or private sector frameworks.
• Understanding of procurement and accreditation processes.
• Excellent written communication and editing skills.

Responsibilities

• Write and manage high-quality bid and tender submissions.
• Identify and review multiple tender portals for opportunities.
• Oversee company registrations on accreditation platforms.

Skills

Bid or tender writing

Understanding of procurement processes

Excellent written communication

Organised and proactive

Comfortable using digital tools

Collaborative mindset

Job description

U-Drive is one of the UK’s leading independent vehicle rental and fleet management companies, supplying cars, vans, and specialist commercial vehicles nationwide. We’re proud to support clients across the housing association, construction, civils, and infrastructure sectors, delivering reliable service, modern vehicles, and flexible rental solutions.

As we continue to grow, we’re seeking an experienced Bid & Tender Writer to help us secure new business opportunities, manage compliance frameworks, and strengthen our presence across both public and private sectors.

You’re a confident, detail-driven communicator with proven experience in bid or tender writing, ideally within a regulated or service-driven sector such as transport, construction, or fleet.

Essential skills and experience:

• Proven success in bid or tender writing for public or private sector frameworks.
• Understanding of procurement and accreditation processes (e.g. Achilles, Vantify, Constructionline).
• Excellent written communication and editing skills, with a strong eye for detail.
• Organised, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple deadlines and stakeholders.
• Comfortable using modern digital tools and platforms to support efficient bid development and document management.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally across teams.

The Role

Reporting to the Commercial Director, you’ll take ownership of U-Drive’s bid, tender, and accreditation processes — ensuring we remain competitive, compliant, and well positioned for future growth.

Key responsibilities include:

• Writing and managing high-quality bid and tender submissions for frameworks such as TPPL, CCS, ESPO, and many more.
• Identifying, managing, and reviewing multiple tender portals to ensure all opportunities are captured.
• Overseeing company registrations and profiles on industry-specific accreditation platforms such as Achilles, Vantify, and Constructionline.
• Working collaboratively with Operations, Fleet, Health & Safety, HR, and other teams to ensure all policies, processes, and accreditations remain compliant and up to date.
• Producing persuasive, well-structured written responses that clearly demonstrate U-Drive’s value proposition.
• Monitoring procurement trends, frameworks, and upcoming opportunities in key sectors.

• Competitive salary of £35,000–£40,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A collaborative, supportive environment where your expertise directly shapes business success.