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Bid / No-Bid Decision Tool
Complete the essential checks, then rate the opportunity to get a clear recommended outcome.
Step 1: Essential checks
Mark each item as Pass or Fail.
Passed
Eligibility
We meet all mandatory eligibility, accreditations, and framework requirements.
Compliance
We can fully comply with all mandatory requirements and terms.
Timescales
Submission and mobilisation timescales are achievable.
Capacity
Delivery and bid resources are available.
Risk
No unacceptable legal, financial, TUPE, or reputational risk.
Strategy
The opportunity is not explicitly excluded by company strategy.
Essential checks
All essential checks are marked Pass.
Step 2: Rate the opportunity
Use 1–5 where 1 is weak/high risk and 5 is strong/low risk.
Strategic fit
How well does this opportunity align with your priorities and target markets?
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Selected: 3
Client relationship & insight
Do you have access, credibility, and a clear understanding of what the client wants?
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Selected: 3
Win likelihood
Do you have clear strengths and differentiators compared to likely competitors?
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Selected: 3
Delivery ability
Can you deliver confidently with your current team, partners, and track record?
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Selected: 3
Evidence strength
Do you have relevant examples, results, and proof points to support your approach?
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Selected: 3
Commercial attractiveness
Are the margin, contract terms, and payment profile attractive and workable?
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Selected: 3
Overall risk
Considering delivery, commercial and reputational factors—how risky does this feel overall?
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Selected: 3
Effort vs value
Is the likely value worth the time, cost and effort required to bid?
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Selected: 3
Recommended outcome
Your ratings are combined into a single score out of 100.
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Score / 100
Complete Step 1 to view the outcome
Once the essential checks are complete, you’ll see a recommended decision based on your ratings.