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Bid Writer - Public Sector

U-Drive Limited

Poole

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GBP 40,000 - GBP 45,000

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Job summary

A leading vehicle rental provider in the UK is looking for a Bid Writer to take ownership of public sector bid submissions. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in writing compliant bids with a strong understanding of public procurement processes. This role is fully office-based and requires close collaboration with various internal teams to ensure high-quality, defensible submissions that maximize evaluation scores. The position offers a salary range of £40,000 to £45,000 and a stable working environment.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience writing public sector bids, including Frameworks and ITTs.
  • Ability to analyse complex tender documentation and requirements.
  • Confidence to challenge weak input from internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the end-to-end public sector bid process from opportunity review to submission.
  • Develop clear win themes aligned to public sector priorities.
  • Ensure all submissions are compliant with tender instructions and requirements.

Skills

Writing public sector bids
Understanding public procurement processes
Analytical skills
Editing and review skills
AI-assisted tools usage
Job description

We are a service-led vehicle rental provider with a strong reputation in the UK public and fleet sectors. Our focus is simple: reliable delivery, clear commitments, and contracts we can stand behind. We work extensively with public sector customers, where compliance, clarity and value for money are critical.

Winning public sector work depends on submitting fully compliant, well-structured, high-scoring bids. This role is central to that objective.

About You

This role suits a bid writer who understands public sector procurement, not just proposal writing.

You will have:

  • Proven experience writing public sector bids, including Frameworks, DPS, Call-Offs and ITTs
  • Strong working knowledge of UK public procurement processes and evaluation methodologies
  • The ability to analyse complex tender documentation and identify mandatory, scored and evidential requirements
  • A disciplined, concise writing style aligned to public sector scoring criteria and word limits
  • Experience translating operational, financial and technical input into clear, evidence-led responses
  • The confidence to challenge weak, generic or incomplete input from internal stakeholders
  • Excellent editing and review skills, with a zero-tolerance approach to errors and non-compliance
  • Confidence using AI-assisted bid writing and content management tools to improve efficiency and consistency, while retaining full ownership of accuracy, compliance, evidence and final submission

This is a fully office-based role. Face-to-face engagement with operational, fleet, finance and legal teams is essential to produce accurate, defensible public sector submissions. Hybrid or remote working is not available for this role.

Requirements
The Role

You will take ownership of public sector bid submissions, ensuring every response is compliant, competitive and score-focused.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing the end-to-end public sector bid process from opportunity review through to submission
  • Analysing ITTs, Framework documentation and Call-Off requirements to identify risks and scoring opportunities
  • Developing clear win themes aligned to public sector priorities such as value for money, risk management, service delivery and compliance
  • Writing, coordinating and refining evidence-based responses that maximise evaluation scores
  • Managing and chasing internal stakeholders to secure accurate, timely and defensible inputEnsuring all submissions are fully compliant with tender instructions, formatting requirements and attachments
  • Maintaining and improving bid libraries and reusable content
  • Reviewing evaluator feedback and driving continuous improvement in bid quality and consistency
  • Supporting re-bids, framework renewals and contract variations where required

This is a delivery-focused role. You are accountable for quality, compliance and deadlines.

Benefits
What We Offer
  • £40,000 - £45,000 dependent on experience
  • A stable, office-based working environment with direct access to subject matter experts and decision-makers
  • The opportunity to influence and secure long-term public sector contracts
  • A business that values accuracy, accountability and delivery over noise
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