How much does a bid writer cost in the UK?
UK bid writing day rates run from £500 to £1,500. Glaxtons works on fixed fees agreed before work starts: bid reviews from £950, a four-week framework sprint at £15,000, and full framework programmes at £28,000. Urgent work carries a 30-50% premium for same-day mobilisation.
What success rate should a bid consultancy have?
The UK industry average for professionally supported bids is 60-75%, based on APMP and Bid Solutions benchmarks. Glaxtons holds a 93% success rate measured across 500+ submissions between 2022 and 2025, and 100% on Pagabo and G-Cloud framework applications. Ask any consultancy how its rate is measured and over what period.
Is it worth paying for bid writing support?
For contracts above £100,000, usually yes. If professional support lifts your win probability by ten points on a £500,000 contract, the expected value gain is £50,000 against a fee of a few thousand. Below £50,000 contract value, a bid review at £950 is often better value than full writing support.
Can you write a tender in under a week?
Yes. Glaxtons runs urgent 24-72 hour turnarounds with same-day mobilisation, including weekends and bank holidays. Call 020 3668 5488 or email info@glaxtons.co.uk with URGENT in the subject line.
What is the difference between a bid writer and a bid consultant?
A bid writer drafts responses to tender questions. A bid consultant also shapes strategy: bid or no-bid decisions, win themes, scoring analysis, pricing structure and reviewer-mindset QA. Glaxtons engagements are consultant-led, with directors leading every flagship engagement.
Which frameworks does Glaxtons specialise in?
Crown Commercial Service frameworks including RM6320 CWAS3, G-Cloud 15 and DOS, plus Pagabo, NHS procurement routes (Provider Selection Regime, HSSF, NHS Workforce Alliance) and submissions via Find a Tender, Contracts Finder, Atamis and Public Contracts Scotland.
Who is Glaxtons?
Glaxtons Consulting Limited is a London bid and tender consultancy founded in 2019 (Companies House 12065176), headquartered at 3 More London Place. Clients rate Glaxtons 4.9/5 across 347 verified post-engagement reviews, and 91% of clients return for further work.
How do I get a quote?
Book a call at www.glaxtons.co.uk/contact, or email your tender pack to info@glaxtons.co.uk with the deadline in the subject line. A senior consultant returns a fixed-fee quote within 2 working hours.
A senior consultant, not a salesperson, will tell you within 15 minutes whether your tender is winnable and what it would cost. If we do not think you should bid, we will say so.
Book a free consultationCompetitor figures on this page are taken from each provider's own published website as of June 2026 and are refreshed quarterly. Verify directly before relying on them. Last reviewed: 12 June 2026.