Many waste management providers assume that successful tendering depends mainly on offering the lowest price. Councils, housing providers and other organisations are certainly working with tight budgets, but in practice, tenders are rarely awarded on cost alone. Buyers are looking to appoint contractors who will deliver reliable, sustainable and safe waste management services as well […]
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Explaining Your Environmental Impact Strategy in Waste Tenders
When competing for waste management contracts, your environmental impact strategy is one of the most important parts of your tender submission. Councils and commercial buyers are under growing pressure to meet net zero targets, reduce landfill reliance and improve recycling initiatives. As a result, buyers are looking for suppliers that demonstrate their ability to deliver […]
How to Register for Public Sector Water Hygiene Tenders (Contracts Finder, NHS, CCS, etc.)
The services of water hygiene management include Legionella risk assessment and control and water quality monitoring and testing and scheduled water system maintenance. The activities maintain regulatory compliance with ACOP L8 and HSG274 standards to protect water systems from contamination and stop Legionella outbreaks which protect public health. The critical nature of water hygiene and […]
How Are Water Hygiene Tenders Scored? Understanding MEAT (Most Economically Advantageous Tender)
Many water hygiene companies assume that cost is the most important factor when bidding for public sector tenders. After all, contracting authorities are under continual pressure to deliver value within tight budgets. However, water hygiene tenders are rarely awarded solely on price. Value in these bids extends far beyond figures on a pricing schedule. Typically, […]
Environmental Management in Water Hygiene Contracts (Chemical Use, Waste Disposal)
In the world of water hygiene, environmental management is of the highest importance. Chemicals used in treatment processes associated with water hygiene (legionella control, water treatment) – alongside the waste that is generated through cleaning and maintenance – result in significant ecological impacts that need to be handled and controlled. When a company bids for […]
Social Value in Legionella Control Bids: What to Say for Maximum Points
When it comes to legionella control bids, most providers naturally focus on the technical response. After all, your role is to protect people from risk, keep buildings compliant, and make sure water systems are managed safely. But in today’s public sector tenders, getting the technical side right is only part of the story. Social value […]
Health & Safety in Water Hygiene Tenders: Lone Working, PPE, and RAMS
If you operate in the water hygiene sector – whether that’s Legionella control, water treatment, or system monitoring – you’ll know that health and safety is more than just a legal requirement. It’s a core part of delivering a high-quality service, and it’s increasingly important in tender evaluations. When bidding for public sector contracts, there […]
PQQ vs ITT vs DPS vs Framework – What Water Hygiene Firms Need To Know
If you operate in the water hygiene industry and are looking to win public sector tenders, you will almost certainly have come across procurement terms like PQQ, ITT, DPS and Framework agreements. These aren’t just bits of jargon – they define how work is tendered, awarded and delivered to water hygiene contractors. From Legionella risk […]
How to Demonstrate ‘Value for Money’ in Fire Safety Tenders (Without Dropping Price)
Winning a UK fire safety tender is rarely about being the cheapest. Buyers in the UK’s public and commercial sectors are looking for the best overall package – compliance, reliability and a partner who makes their life easier long after the contract is awarded. The skill lies in proving that you offer all of this […]
Fire Safety: PQQs, DPS, ITTs – What Are They?
If you’ve been bidding in the fire safety industry, you have likely come across tender opportunities that use acronyms such as PQQ, ITT, DPS, or Frameworks. If you have ever asked yourself exactly what those mean, you are not the only one. Public sector procurement has its own language, and if you’re bidding on fire […]