How Our Tender Alerts Helped a Contractor Win £500K in Projects

Introduction: One Alert. Half a Million Pounds.

Imagine opening your inbox to discover a tender opportunity that leads to over £500,000 in contract wins. That’s exactly what happened to one of our clients—a mid-sized UK contractor—who transformed their bidding approach with our tailored construction tender alerts.

In this blog, we explain how our service works, the key features that delivered results, and how it supports long-term success for construction professionals across the UK.

What Are Construction Tender Alerts?

Construction tender alerts are personalised notifications, designed to match your business profile with relevant, live contract opportunities. Instead of scouring portals and filtering through irrelevant listings, you receive handpicked tenders in your inbox—saving time and improving focus.

Our construction tender alert service ensures you see the tenders that matter most—so you can act fast and compete confidently.

Why Tender Alerts Are Essential for Contractors

For contractors operating in a fast-paced market, timely access to the right opportunities is critical. Our alerts are more than just notifications—they’re a tool for business growth.

Benefits Include:

Never miss high-value, relevant tenders

• Eliminate hours spent on manual portal searches
• Receive alerts tailored to your trade, location, and project value
• Whether you’re scaling up or consolidating your pipeline, our service is built to support your tendering success.

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From Alert to Award: How One Contractor Secured £500K

A Midlands-based contractor approached us with a clear goal: increase their success rate with public sector tenders. Within three months, they secured over £500,000 in contracts using our alert and bid writing support.

Step 1: Creating Smart, Targeted Alerts

We worked with the client to define their criteria:

• Selected key services: groundworks, civil engineering, and commercial fit-outs
• Applied value filters to target contracts over £50,000
• Focused on the Midlands and Greater London regions

This approach ensured their inbox featured only the most relevant opportunities—maximising bid potential and minimising wasted effort.

Step 2: Leveraging Bid Writing Expertise

Our in-house bid writing team supported the client throughout the submission process:

• Reviewed bid documentation to ensure full compliance
• Submitted clarification questions to align with buyer expectations
• Delivered polished, professional proposals ahead of deadline

This collaborative approach significantly improved the quality and competitiveness of their bids.

Need expert support? Our bid writing service can help increase your win rate.

Step 3: Winning Work That Counts

Over a three-month period:

• Five tenders were submitted
• Two major contracts were secured: a school refurbishment and a housing development
• Combined value exceeded £500,000

This success underscores how strategic tender tracking and professional bid support work hand in hand.

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What Sets Our Tender Alerts Apart

We don’t just send you tenders—we help you win them. Our alert system is designed with flexibility and performance in mind.

Tailored Alerts That Match Your Business

Receive alerts filtered by trade, region, and preferred contract value—so every tender is worth your attention.

Flexible, Monthly Subscription

Enjoy a rolling contract with no long-term commitment. Cancel anytime with no hassle.

Expert Bid Writing and Admin Support

From clarification questions to final submission, our specialists provide hands-on assistance throughout the process.

Your Long-Term Growth Partner

We offer more than a tool—we provide strategic advice, feedback, and guidance to help you bid smarter.

Ready to win more work? Book a consultation with our team today.

FAQs: What You Need to Know

1. What types of tenders will I receive?
   You’ll receive UK-wide construction tenders that align with your trade, region, and project size preferences.
2. How often are alerts sent?
   Daily. As soon as new relevant tenders are published, you’ll be the first to know.
3. Can I cancel my subscription at any time?
   Yes. Our monthly rolling plan gives you full control—cancel whenever you need to.
4. Will I receive help writing the bids?
   Absolutely. Our experienced bid writers are here to support you with reviews, feedback, and full bid management.
5. Is this service suitable for smaller contractors?
   Yes. We’ve designed our platform to work for SMEs, growing businesses, and larger firms alike.

Want more answers? Visit our FAQs page.

Conclusion: Drive Growth with Strategic Alerts

This £500,000 success story is just one example of how construction businesses benefit from our tender alerts and bid support. When used together, they become a powerful solution to grow your pipeline, reduce wasted effort, and increase bid success.

Contact us today to start winning the work you deserve.

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