Bid Writer / Consultant (remote)

La Fosse Associates; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a Bid Writer to develop winning tender responses for UK Government procurements. The role is remote and ideal candidates will have proven experience in writing bids, strong organisational skills, and exceptional attention to detail. Collaborating with experts across various disciplines, you will ensure compliance with evaluation criteria and deadlines. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-value government projects where your expertise will make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Proven experience writing winning bids for UK Government tenders.
• Strong understanding of public sector procurement processes.
• Exceptional writing skills to translate complex technical input.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with SMEs to prepare persuasive tender responses.
• Lead drafting for Quality Questionnaire responses.
• Review and align tender documentation with requirements.

Skills

Writing winning bids for UK Government tenders

Understanding of public sector procurement and evaluation methodologies

Exceptional writing and editing skills

Experience in a matrix bid team environment

Excellent organisational skills

Familiarity with high-value bids (£50m+)

Advanced proficiency in MS Word

Job description

Bid Writer / Consultant (Contract – Public Sector Bids) Remote working

Location: Remote / Hybrid (UK-based)
Contract: Initial term – full-time, daily rate contract
Start date: Immediate

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced Bid Writer to lead the development and delivery of high-quality written content for a major UK Government procurement. You’ll work closely with subject matter experts (SMEs) across multiple disciplines — including technology, operations, security, and assessment — to produce clear, compliant, and compelling tender responses that score highly against evaluation criteria.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in a complex, high-value public sector bid.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with SMEs to transform technical and operational input into persuasive written responses.

• Lead drafting for all Quality Questionnaire responses, ensuring clarity, consistency, and compliance.

• Review tender documentation and map requirements to timelines and deliverables.

• Identify content gaps, risks, or inconsistencies and resolve them proactively.

• Align responses with evaluation guidance and scoring matrices.

• Develop and refine templates, storyboards, and evidence matrices.

• Integrate visuals, process maps, and supporting documentation where beneficial.

• Manage version control, reviews, and quality assurance.

• Work closely with the Bid/Project Manager to meet all submission deadlines.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Proven experience writing winning bids for UK Government tenders, ideally within central departments (e.g. Home Office, DfE, MoJ, DWP, DHSC, etc.).

• Strong understanding of public sector procurement and evaluation methodologies.

• Exceptional writing and editing skills — able to translate complex SME input into concise, compelling responses.

• Experience working in a matrix bid team environment.

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to deliver under pressure and to tight deadlines.

• Familiarity with high-value bids (£50m+) or similarly complex procurements.

• Advanced proficiency in MS Word and collaborative writing tools.

Desirable Experience

• Experience in areas such as education, assessment, digital exams, or identity/security services.

• Familiarity with central government tendering processes.

• Experience producing or editing graphics and diagrams for bids.

• APMP or equivalent proposal management qualification.

• Experience supporting Best and Final Offer (BAFO) or negotiation stages.

Personal Attributes

• Clear, persuasive writing style and excellent attention to detail.

• Highly structured and methodical approach.

• Collaborative and diplomatic — comfortable challenging content constructively.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Committed to confidentiality and maintaining the highest professional standards.