Bid Writer

Job Title: Tender Writer / Bid Writer (Long-Term Consultancy)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced, results-driven Tender Writer / Bid Writer to join our team on a long-term basis. The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record of winning bids and securing contracts in the health and social care sector, with deep expertise across CQC, healthcare services, supported living, care homes, local authority tenders, learning disabilities, mental health, and autism services. This role is focused on high-quality proposal writing, bid strategy, and contract documentation that consistently deliver competitive, commercially viable outcomes.

Location: Remote / Hybrid options available

Contract type: Long-term, with potential for permanent placement

Hours: Full-time equivalent (flexible/remote-friendly)

Key Responsibilities

- Lead end-to-end bid/tender processes from pre-procurement qualification through to final submission and contract award.

- Develop compelling, compliant, and commercially viable bid proposals for CQC-regulated health and social care services, including:

- Supported living and care home provision

- Local authority commissioned services

- Learning disabilities, mental health, and autism support

- Translate complex service models, governance, safeguarding, quality assurance, and clinical requirements into clear, persuasive bid content.

- Create winning bid narratives, value propositions, and pricing strategies aligned to client priorities and regulatory expectations.

- Coordinate with internal subject matter experts (operations, clinical, safeguarding, QA, finance) to gather, validate, and critique bid content.

- Maintain a bid library, win themes, case studies, and evidence packs; adapt reusable components to new tenders.

- Ensure all bids comply with applicable framework requirements, procurement rules, and CQC standards; produce compliant risk registers, PDRs, and service level statements.

- Manage bid timelines, governance processes, and submission logistics; monitor feedback and post-bid debriefs to improve future performance.

- Track and report on bid performance metrics, win rate, and identifiable competitive advantages.

- Provide coaching and guidance to junior bid writers and proposal coordinators as needed.

Required Experience and Skills

- Demonstrated success in winning bids in health and social care sectors, with verifiable examples and outcomes.

- Substantial experience writing tenders and contract proposals for:

- CQC-regulated services

- Healthcare services, including acute and community settings

- Supported living and care homes

- Local authority commissioning processes

- Learning disabilities, mental health, and autism services

- Deep understanding of procurement frameworks and tender processes (e.g., OJEU/UK Public Sector procurement, framework agreements, lot structures).

- Strong ability to turn complex service models into clear, compelling bid content; excellent storytelling and copywriting skills.

- Evidence-based approach: able to cite winning bid examples, client value propositions, and outcomes achieved (e.g., contracts won, service improvements, cost savings, quality metrics).

- Proficient in bid management tools and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with bid portals and eTender platforms.

- Excellent project management, time management, and stakeholder facilitation skills.

- Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail, risk assessment, and compliance.

- Stakeholder engagement: ability to work with operations teams, clinical leadership, safeguarding teams, finance, and external partners.

- Collaborative and proactive communicator who can operate autonomously in a remote environment.

Desirable but not essential

- Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., APMP Certification, PRINCE2 with bid management emphasis, or RICS healthcare framework experience).

- Experience with tenders in other social care settings or private healthcare providers.

What You’ll Get

- Competitive salary or daily rate for long-term engagement, with annual reviews.

- Flexible working arrangements (remote, with optional on-site meetings as needed).

- Opportunity to shape and influence major service delivery contracts with real social impact.

- A supportive, collaborative team culture that values expertise, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement.

- Clear KPI-driven targets with recognition for successful bid outcomes and quality of submissions.

- Access to internal subject matter experts and service capability documentation to strengthen proposals.

Evidence of Winning Bids (How to Demonstrate Throughout Your Application)

- Provide case studies or anonymized examples showing:

- The tender name, contract value, client (e.g., local authority or CQC-regulated body), and procurement framework.

- Your role in the bid, specific strategies you employed (e.g., innovative care models, cost/risk mitigation, safeguarding alignment).

- The outcome (award status, contract duration, any extensions) and measurable impact (quality improvements, outcomes achieved, cost savings).

- Any win themes, evidence packs, or case studies you authored or curated.

- Include references or contactable clients who can verify your bid-writing contribution and contract wins.

- Attach redacted excerpts or summaries of winning sections you authored (strategy, service delivery approach, governance, safeguarding, quality assurance, and risk management) to illustrate your writing quality and consistency.

How to Apply

- Submit your CV and a tailored cover letter highlighting:

- A concise summary of your bid-writing experience in health and social care, with specific mention of CQC, learning disabilities, mental health, autism, supported living, and care homes.

- At least two case studies of successful bids (with outcomes, contract values, and your exact role), plus any verifiable client references.

- An outline of your bid process approach (from intake to submission) and how you ensure compliance and win-rate improvement.

- Any relevant certifications or qualifications (APMP, PRINCE2, etc.).

- Include a portfolio section with anonymized extracts of winning bids or bid-winning themes, if permissible.

Who You Are

- A persuasive, rigorous writer with a practical understanding of health and social care services and regulatory requirements.

- A collaborative team player who thrives under deadline pressure and can coordinate cross-functional input.

- An strategist who can translate clinical and operational capability into compelling value propositions.

- An ethical, compliant professional with a strong commitment to safeguarding and quality standards.

If you’re a seasoned tender/bid writer with a proven track record of winning contracts in CQC-regulated health and social care environments, we’d love to hear from you. Please reach out with your CV, evidence of wins, and a brief summary of your approach to long-term bid success.

Note: This role emphasizes long-term engagement, remote, flexible arrangements and will consider both freelancers and permanent hires based on fit and demonstrated performance.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $12.21 - $45.18 per hour

Work Location: Remote