Bid and Tender Writer

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

Job summary

A leading vehicle rental and fleet management company in Poole is seeking a Bid & Tender Writer to help secure new business opportunities. This role requires proven experience in bid writing within regulated sectors, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative mindset. The position offers a competitive salary of £35,000-£40,000 per annum and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bid or tender writing in regulated sectors.
• Strong eye for detail and excellent editing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Write and manage high-quality bid and tender submissions.
• Identify and manage tender portals.
• Collaborate with various teams to ensure compliance.
• Produce persuasive written responses demonstrating value.
• Monitor procurement trends and upcoming opportunities.

Skills

Bid or tender writing

Understanding of procurement processes

Excellent written communication

Organized and proactive

Comfortable with digital tools

Collaborative mindset

Job description

Be among the first 25 applicants

Base pay range

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

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Writing/Editing

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

Location

Poole, England, United Kingdom