Bid Management Lead — Public Sector Tenders

Jobtailor; Larbert; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Dennis is seeking a proactive Bid and Tender Manager to support business development with Combined Authorities, coordinate cross-functional bid submissions, and translate customer requirements into compliant, competitive solutions across the UK.

You will manage tender responses for public procurement, build strong customer relationships, and report to the Head of Franchising and Bids, helping secure future business and strengthen the company’s marketplace position.

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-facing sales, commercial, or bid management environment.

Responsibilities

• Support business development activities with Combined Authorities
• Manage tender responses for public procurement opportunities across the UK
• Build strong customer relationships
• Coordinate complex bid submissions
• Act as the voice of the customer throughout the tender process
• Collaborate across multiple departments
• Translate customer requirements into compliant, competitive solutions
• Support Alexander Dennis in securing future business and strengthening its marketplace position
• Report to the Head of Franchising and Bids

Skills

Bid management

Tender responses

Customer relationship management

Cross-functional coordination

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder communication

Requirements analysis

Tender writing

Proactive approach

Travel willingness

Public sector procurement

Bus/transport knowledge

Advanced MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Alexander Dennis is seeking a proactive Bid and Tender Manager to support business development with Combined Authorities, coordinate cross-functional bid submissions, and translate customer requirements into compliant, competitive solutions across the UK.

You will manage tender responses for public procurement, build strong customer relationships, and report to the Head of Franchising and Bids, helping secure future business and strengthen the company’s marketplace position.