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What is Tendering?

What is Tendering?
What is Tendering? I won't mind sharing with you, that I had a bit of a surprise this week. No, it wasn't one of them warm and cosy surprises, but an observation from a friend. She watched me talking to another businessman passionately about Tendering, and recognised the other party didn't understand what I was…
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When Is It Too Early To Tender?

When Is It Too Early To Tender?
Saplings Taking Root I love the buzz of young businesses. They have the energy and drive to grow but there is one obstacle - Perception. For some reason, bigger businesses and public bodies regard young business as a risk. Ok, we know fledglings can be fragile, but not if they are structurally sound. Why would…
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Competitive Tendering – Is it Value for Money?

Competitive Tendering – Is it Value for Money?
The exercise of tendering should be an opportunity for a client to procure the service or supplies at a reasonable price. Unsurprisingly, there are times when the meaning of competitive tendering passes some completely by. Picture the scene. You have a tender to put out and you have been told that you must bring a…
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