Tender Readiness Checker
Answer 16 questions to find out if your business is ready to bid on public sector contracts — and exactly what to fix if not.
Legal & Compliance
Do you have professional indemnity & public liability insurance?Critical
Are you GDPR compliant with a published privacy policy?
Do you have a health & safety policy?
Do you have an equality & diversity policy?
Do you have an environmental / sustainability policy?
Financial Health
Can you provide 2-3 years of audited accounts?Critical
Can you fund 60-90 day payment terms without strain?
Are your tax affairs up to date (HMRC / VAT)?
Capability & Track Record
Do you have 2+ relevant case studies or references?Critical
Do you hold relevant certifications (ISO 9001, Cyber Essentials, etc.)?
Can you provide CVs of key delivery personnel?
Can you demonstrate social value (local hiring, apprenticeships, etc.)?
Operational Readiness
Do you have a dedicated person (or time) for bid writing?
Are you registered on relevant procurement portals?
Do you have a company capability statement / profile ready?
Do relevant staff have DBS checks (if applicable)?
How the Tender Readiness Assessment Works
Answer 16 structured questions across four categories — legal & compliance, financial health, capability & experience, and operational readiness — to get a percentage-based readiness score and a prioritised gap checklist. The assessment takes under 60 seconds.
What It Checks
- Legal & Compliance: Company registrations, insurance policies (PI, PL, EL), certifications like ISO 9001/14001, data protection (GDPR/ICO)
- Financial Health: Audited accounts, credit rating, cashflow capacity, bonding/guarantees
- Capability: Relevant contract experience, case studies, references, qualified personnel
- Operational: Bid team availability, quality management processes, supply chain resilience
Ideal for SMEs entering public sector procurement for the first time, or established bidders assessing readiness for a new framework or sector. Covers requirements common to UK government (Find a Tender), EU (TED), US (SAM.gov), and Australian (AusTender) procurement portals.
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