Case Study
From panic to £8M win in 72 hours
How our fixed-fee bid writing service helped a regional contractor secure their largest ever framework with just 3 days notice.
72hrs
Turnaround time
£1,200
Total cost
£8M
Contract value
The Challenge
Friday afternoon panic. A £25M construction firm discovered a perfect-fit highways framework closing Monday at noon. Their bid team was already committed to another submission. Traditional agencies wanted £5K+ and couldn't guarantee the deadline. The MD called us at 4pm, skeptical but desperate.
Our Approach
By 5:30pm, we'd reviewed the tender and sent a fixed quote: £1,200, guaranteed Monday morning delivery. Our team started immediately - one writer tackled the technical methodology while another handled the social value requirements. Our internal tech meant we found and adapted their previous highways experience in minutes, not hours. Saturday: first draft. Sunday: client review and polish.
The Result
Monday 9am: Final submission ready. Quality score: 92/100. Three national contractors beaten. £8M framework secured - their biggest win ever. The total cost? Less than they'd normally spend on external bid review alone. They now use us for every major tender, with a 67% win rate compared to their previous 25%.
"I was skeptical anyone could deliver quality in 72 hours. But the submission was better than what we produce with weeks of notice. Fixed pricing meant I could approve it instantly - no procurement, no negotiation. Game-changing."