Technical bid writing
& bid management

I work with UK businesses to support them in winning public sector procurement opportunities, by writing well-researched technical method statement responses and managing the end-to-end bid process.

Services
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Services

Support with technical responses, tender preparation and the management of the full bid process.

Technical bid writing

Writing technical method statement responses for public sector tenders.

I work with business owners and subject matter experts to understand the service being offered, gather the relevant facts and prepare responses to the tender requirements.

End-to-end bid management

Managing the bid process from the initial requirements through to submission.

This includes planning the response, coordinating contributions from your team and bringing the written and supporting information together for the tender return.

Tender preparation & support

Support with requests for proposal (RFPs), requests for information (RFIs) and tender preparation.

I help identify the information required, work with the people who hold that knowledge and prepare the material needed for a response.

About Detailed Reviews

Detailed Reviews Ltd is a small consultancy practice owned and operated by myself. I established the practice in July 2026 to support UK businesses in winning public sector procurement opportunities.

The services I provide can be applied to any industry for which there is a public need to procure goods or services. Business owners and subject matter experts provide me with the facts, and I translate these into competitive and compelling tender returns.

Experience across sectors

  • Construction & building surveying
  • Demolition & architecture
  • Waste management
  • Commercial cleaning
  • Medical devices & domiciliary care
  • Fire safety & renewable energy

Meet Alistair

Alistair O’Donnell, Director of Detailed Reviews

Alistair O’Donnell

Director

I own and operate Detailed Reviews, working directly with UK businesses on public sector tenders.

My background includes roles as a Surveyor, Bid Writer, Bid Manager and Business Development Manager. I have experience across construction, building surveying, demolition, architecture, waste management, commercial cleaning, medical devices, domiciliary care, fire safety and renewable energy.

  • LLB Law · University of Aberdeen
  • MSc Quantity Surveying · Glasgow Caledonian University

Case studies

Illustrative examples of technical bid writing and bid management. These are not accounts of completed client projects.

Construction tender response

Construction

Illustrative example · not a client result

The challenge
A contractor needs to explain its delivery approach within the word limits of a public sector tender.
The approach
Work with the delivery team to gather the relevant facts and prepare technical method statements against each requirement.
The outcome
A tender response that sets out how the work would be delivered and provides evidence to support the proposed approach.

Cleaning services tender submission

Commercial cleaning

Illustrative example · not a client result

The challenge
A business needs to coordinate operational, quality and mobilisation information for a public sector tender.
The approach
Plan the response, work with the relevant subject matter experts and prepare the information for submission.
The outcome
A completed tender return covering the service, responsibilities and mobilisation arrangements.

Testimonials

Sample wording · not a client endorsement

“Alistair worked with our team to prepare the technical responses and coordinate the submission. He understood the requirements and explained what information was needed from us.”

Example clientIllustrative feedback — not a client endorsement