The Winning Bid is an easy-to-read practical guide which will teach the reader how to think like a professional bid manager. It gives essential advice on, amongst other things: PQQs and bid readiness, GIVE analysis, competitor analysis, grantwriting and funding bids best practice, freedom of Information as a research and continual improvement tool, a view from the buyer's side - featuring feedback from buyers on their experiences of being on the receiving end of bids, measuring bid performance over time, virtual team management, sharing bid best practice with other Bid Managers through APMP membership and accreditation, LinkedIn groups, the new Cabinet Office feedback channel. It will appeal to anyone engaged in bidding activity, from the bid novice to professional bid managers.

De-mystifies the process of bidding and inspires good practice Written by Emma Jacques an experienced bid manager who has led teams tasked with designing programmes for organisations such as O2, Sainsbury's, the Environment Agency, the Department for Work and Pensions, RSPCA and British Gas. Includes an interview with David Magliano, the man behind the London 2012 Olympic bid.

About the Author
Emma Jaques is a member of the Association of Proposal Management and has over 18 years of experience. She has led teams tasked with designing programmes for organisations such as O2, Sainsbury's, the Environment Agency, the Department for Work and Pensions, RSPCA and British Gas.

Reviews
"Tackling a bid of any size is daunting without the right skills, support and encouragement. Emma Jaques gives this and more: clear advice on how to win, and valuable lessons from bid professionals. David Magliano, Director of Marketing for the London 2012 bid" * David Magliano *



Book Information
ISBN 9780749468323
Author Emma Jaques
Format Paperback
Page Count 248
Imprint Kogan Page Ltd
Publisher Kogan Page Ltd
Weight(grams) 377g
Dimensions(mm) 233mm * 156mm * 14mm