Our Professional Bid Design Services
Our in-house bid design team is comprised of certified APMP graphic designers who work to develop a range of graphics to enhance your bid responses, including:
Response and proposal templates
We create response and proposal templates to align with your business brand, or as a fully bespoke bid design and layout to complement your response and proposed solution.
Organisation charts
We design organisation charts to align with your proposal templates covering your company and contract management structures; this is one of the most requested pieces of supporting information in tendering.
MS Project programmes
We design an easy-to-read logical programme template to illustrate your tasks, activities, and deliverables in line with the contract specification.
Policy and procedural documents
We design policies and procedures to increase the professional and cohesive appearance of your supporting information, adding confidence to your bid.
Capability brochure
We design brochures to summarise your capability and experience concisely with narrative and infographics -generally used in RFIs and other pre-tender exercises.
If you’d like to discuss how we can support you with bid design services, contact us or request a callback; one of our bid design services team members will guide you through the process.
Creative and Unique Tender Designs
Our bespoke bid design service is tailored to meet the unique requirements of our clients. The first step involves a comprehensive review of your tendering needs and any submission specifications, followed by a discussion about the design. This ensures your designs are suitable, compliant and relevant to context of the opportunity, while still incorporating visually appealing elements.
Our bid design process is a collaborative effort between our bid writers and graphic design experts, and is directed towards understanding your proposal requirements, incorporating your company branding, and aligning with your vision.
We use a project management protocol for each bid, ensuring consistent updates at every stage of the design process. Whether working within tight deadlines or handling extensive proposal design projects spanning several months, we can accommodate your needs.
Start Enhancing your Bid Design for More Success
Feel confident entrusting your bid to our seasoned bid designers. Get in touch with our bid design team today, to see how we can support your tender submissions – one of our bid design services team members will guide you through the process.
Bid Design Services FAQs
What does a bid designer do?
A bid designer works with bid writers to help with the visual design of a tender submission, by creating templates, infographics, graphs, and other visual elements to help make the bid document more visually appealing and separate it from competitor submissions. Part of the bid design process involves incorporating the necessary requirements of the bid into an easy-to-read format, with intentional visual aspects.
What is a proposal design?
A proposal design is a formal document or presentation comprising a set of slides that outlines the proposed plan for a design project. Typically, a proposal design is requested by clients, as this document serves as a means for them to evaluate and compare the value offered by different bid designers. The design proposal articulates the designer’s approach, strategies, and deliverables, providing clients with a comprehensive understanding of what to expect from the design process and its outcomes.
How long does the bid design services process take?
The duration of the bid design process depends on the complexity and size of the proposal. Typically, it can take anywhere from a few days to a couple of weeks. We work closely with you to meet your deadlines and ensure the design process is smooth and timely.
We understand that sometimes bids need to be completed on a tight schedule. We offer expedited services to accommodate rush jobs. Please contact us as soon as possible to discuss your timeline and requirements.
What elements are included in bid design?
Bid design includes several key elements such as:
- Cover pages and titles
- Executive summary and contents page layouts
- Visual aids like charts, graphs, and infographics
- Consistent branding and colour schemes
- Typography and font choices
- Structured sections and headings
- Policies, appendices and annexes layout
Do you provide templates for future bids?
Yes, we can create bid templates that you can use for future proposals. These templates are designed to be easily editable, allowing your team to maintain a consistent and professional look for all your bids.
Can you help with content creation as well as design?
Yes, we offer comprehensive services that include both content creation and design. Content creation can include full bid writing services, policy or case study development, or capability document narrative. We can even develop your programme as part of our bid planning services.
Our team of experienced writers and designers work together to produce a cohesive and compelling bid that effectively communicates your value proposition.