Contract and Bid Reviewer

Job Description

GovData, the worlds leading experts in the business of Government and the Public Sector, are recruiting for a Contract and Bid Reviewer to manage tender submissions in partnership with our customers.Contract and Bid ReviewerWarrington, WA1Full-time, Permanent£25,000 per annum plus bonusesMonday - Friday, 09:00am - 17:30pmPlease Note: Applicants must be eligible to work in the UKGovData Ltd is a fast-growing Procurement Specialists and Bid Management Firm supporting British Firms by assisting them onto Government Frameworks. We are the worlds leading experts in the business of Government and the Public Sector.Working for GovData is the opportunity to work for the ultimate bid function. We are not your average firm; we go above and beyond for our customers striving to achieve a 100% success rate in everything we do. We are currently at an exciting stage in ourgrowth strategy meaning any successful applicants will be joining at a very exciting time.Our Mission Statement is to Make Britain Great Again!Job Role:GovData are recruiting for a Contract and Bid Reviewer to manage tender submissions in partnership with our customers.As Contract and Bid Reviewer, you will work within the Delivery Team and be responsible for managing the quality of bid submissions in response to customer engagements. You will work to strict deadlines set by procurement authorities and will need to exercisegood time management skills. Your customer focus and integrity will ensure tenders are compliant, accurate, on brand, align to customer needs, easy to assimilate and maximises GovDatas customer evaluation.Responsibilities:

• Completing Request for Proposals (RFPs), ITTs (Invitation to Tenders), and RFIs (Requests for Information).
• Intelligence gathering in our Pre-Live Engagement with our customers to ensure that the bid function has all the required information to produce a consistent, clear, and structured delivery of a product to our customers.
• Proof, edit and format a range of documentation.
• Drafting and creating clear and concise customer feedback
• Liaising with the key stakeholders
• Provide advice and guidance to our customers on tender documents, procurement law, and specific products
• Assist with the product launch process.
• Manage your own personal development plan and continuing professional development

Personal Specification:Essential Skills:The ideal candidate will have:

• Excellent written communication and attention to detail
• Good process and document management
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise workload
• Good understanding of risk analysis/management
• Excellent IT skills, including MSO.
• Have the ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines.
• Have excellent time management, prioritisation, and organisation skills
• Strong research skills and the ability to conduct comprehensive research.
• Able to present information in bid submissions clearly and concisely.
• Have excellent analytical skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Previous experience and prior knowledge of RFIs and RFPs.
• Experience of standard forms of contract including the NEC suite and Public Contract Regulations 2015
• You will have a minimum 1-2 years experience in a Bids and Proposals Management or a similar role within a Bid Function
• Experience of dealing with tender portals
• Previous experience of submitting, contributing to, and writing tender responses.
• Possess Risk Management Skills such as problem solving, negotiation and diplomacy, and be confident in completion when working under pressure.
• A background in bid management from opportunity identification through to submission

• Essential qualifications
• Degree level educated (First Class Hons)

Desirable Qualifications:

• APMP certified
• Prince2/Project management qualification
• Degree level educated

BenefitsGovData offers excellent benefits such as:

• Performance related bonus schemes
• Free parking
• 20 days holiday
• Progression opportunities
• Pension scheme
• Shareholder scheme
• Health and employee benefits for all employees including an onsite Occupational Health Therapist.
• We also have a games room, modernised office space and a dog creche.

We are happy to welcome the right candidates who demonstrate the above traits and if successful will receive a commitment of ongoing training and personal development as our people come first.Following your application, a member of our dedicated Recruitment Team will be in touch with you within the next couple of days.How to apply for the role:If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click "apply" today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.You must be eligible to work in the UK.Other suitable skills and experience includes Proposal Management, Project Management, Sales, Finance, Contracts Administrator, Contracts Manager, Administration, Business Operations, Risk Analysis