Bid Writer
London, United Kingdom
Full Time
Experienced
Bid Writer
Location: Remote (with occasional UK travel, typically 1–2 days per month)
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 (dependent on experience)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (flexibility required to meet bid deadlines)
About the Role
We are looking for a highly skilled and driven Bid Writer to join our team and play a key role in securing new business and retaining existing contracts across our organisation.
This is a critical role responsible for leading the development, coordination and submission of high-quality, commercially competitive tender responses across our three divisions:
Key Responsibilities
Bid Development & Management
About You
Essential Experience & Knowledge
What We’re Looking For
Additional Information
Why Join Us?
You’ll be joining a growing organisation where your work directly contributes to business success and the delivery of high-quality healthcare services. This is an opportunity to shape winning bids, influence strategy, and make a meaningful impact.
Location: Remote (with occasional UK travel, typically 1–2 days per month)
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 (dependent on experience)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (flexibility required to meet bid deadlines)
We are looking for a highly skilled and driven Bid Writer to join our team and play a key role in securing new business and retaining existing contracts across our organisation.
This is a critical role responsible for leading the development, coordination and submission of high-quality, commercially competitive tender responses across our three divisions:
- Non-emergency patient transport (Community Ambulance Service)
- Urgent and emergency care (Ambulnz Community Partners)
- Events, film and media (Location Medical Services)
Bid Development & Management
- Lead end-to-end bid development from opportunity identification through to submission and clarification stages
- Analyse tender documentation, specifications and evaluation criteria
- Develop win themes, storyboards and compliance matrices using structured methodologies (e.g. Shipley, APMP)
- Manage submissions via e-procurement portals (e.g. Atamis, Proactis, Jaggaer, In-Tend, Delta)
- Coordinate timelines to ensure high-quality, on-time submissions
- Produce clear, compelling and evidence-based responses
- Translate technical, operational and clinical detail into persuasive narratives
- Develop strong social value responses aligned to Government frameworks
- Maintain and enhance a central bid library
- Ensure consistency in tone, messaging and branding
- Collaborate with Finance and Commercial teams to align narrative with pricing strategies
- Support commercial decision-making, including margin and risk considerations
- Contribute to TUPE content and mobilisation planning where relevant
- Work closely with senior leaders and subject matter experts across all divisions
- Facilitate bid workshops and content sessions
- Challenge and refine input to maximise scoring potential
- Lead clarification responses and support presentations
- Conduct win/loss analysis and capture lessons learned
- Maintain bid pipeline reporting and track performance metrics
- Continuously improve bid processes, tools and content
Essential Experience & Knowledge
- Proven bid writing experience within public sector or healthcare environments
- Strong understanding of NHS commissioning and procurement processes
- Knowledge of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), Procurement Act 2023, and social value requirements (PPN 06/20)
- Experience using e-procurement systems
- Ability to produce high-quality submissions under tight deadlines
- Exceptional written communication and attention to detail
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple bids
- Ability to interpret evaluation criteria and maximise scoring opportunities
- Confident stakeholder engagement, including working with senior leaders
- Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- APMP certification or Shipley training
- Experience in ambulance services, healthcare or events medical sectors
- Knowledge of CQC standards and healthcare regulation
- Familiarity with NHS frameworks (SBS, CCS, LPP, etc.)
- Experience with bid management tools (e.g. Loopio, Responsive)
- A self-directed, highly organised professional who thrives under pressure
- Someone confident challenging and refining senior stakeholder input
- A detail-focused individual with strong commercial awareness
- A collaborative team player who embodies our values:
Kind | Inclusive | Accountable | Adaptable
- Remote role with occasional UK travel
- Subject to a enhanced DBS check
- Must have the right to work in the UK
You’ll be joining a growing organisation where your work directly contributes to business success and the delivery of high-quality healthcare services. This is an opportunity to shape winning bids, influence strategy, and make a meaningful impact.
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