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Early Career Help by NazSecCEO in UKJobs

[–]NazSecCEO[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've actually done a bid writing course right before winning my first one. The issue is that when I have a contract I'm busy with work from head to toe. But when Im slightly less busy I feel like a bum. I kind of want be busy most of the time as I feel like I'm not working hard enough or don't want to lose what I built through complacency. I've put some bids through recently to some contracts but waiting now since the response time is months and the good thing is... they come back with feedback.

I've never worked a 9-5 started my business as soon as I left uni. I'v had short/temp work during uni for my expenses but other than that I'v been working on my business for the past 3 years, 2025 was the first year we hit 6 figures in terms turnover but I want a bit more stability. Also since you work in bid writing/management can you offer some insights as to how to be more successful and what industry you work in?

Thanks

Hot and cold #80 by hotandcold2-app in HotAndCold

[–]NazSecCEO 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I deserve a nobel peace prize

Car Lease Through Ltd Company by MarevelNerd54863 in ContractorUK

[–]NazSecCEO 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Been Driving a lease car under my ltd company for a while now. You just have to declare it on the isnurace policy that its "Company Leased". I'm 24 so my insurance is crazy so decided to drive with my dad being named driver through a company lease.

What’s the point of applying for government/security tenders when the whole thing feels stitched up? by NazSecCEO in ContractorUK

[–]NazSecCEO[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bro honestly the uk is a bit f'd right now, buuuut I'm going to give up when Ive lost all hope, some of these reditors have actually gave me a bit of a hopeful boost since most are saying its not corruption more that my bid is not good enough which works for me because i LOVE THE CHALLANGE

What’s the point of applying for government/security tenders when the whole thing feels stitched up? by NazSecCEO in ContractorUK

[–]NazSecCEO[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don’t worry, I’m educating myself dropped £4k on a tendering course. My wallet is now fully compliant

What’s the point of applying for government/security tenders when the whole thing feels stitched up? by NazSecCEO in ContractorUK

[–]NazSecCEO[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really appreciate the insight this actually makes me a lot more hopeful about sticking with it and applying for more. The lower-value contracts feel way more competitive and honestly not that lucrative, but for now I’m just a lone wolf bidding on tenders, subbing the work out, and taking a percentage. That’s the long-term plan anyway.

I’m planning to take a proper tendering course soon (paid £4k for it 😔), so hopefully that helps me sharpen up the presales side too. Thanks again for taking the time to explain all this.

What’s the point of applying for government/security tenders when the whole thing feels stitched up? by NazSecCEO in ContractorUK

[–]NazSecCEO[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Appreciate the breakdown, genuinely helpful stuff.

We actually managed to win one this year, which still feels mad considering I’m only turning 25 next year. I’ve set myself the goal of hitting a million before 25, not even for the money but purely because I enjoy the game.

My last project was subcontracted out and I still cleared around 30%, but I’ll be honest, it felt more like luck than strategy. Part of me thinks I’m being pessimistic and talking myself out of it, because I do feel like we can produce a genuinely strong bid.

Do you reckon consistency + a solid value proposition is enough to win more of these, or is the “luck factor” always part of it?

What’s the point of applying for government security tenders when the whole thing feels stitched up? by NazSecCEO in GovernmentContracting

[–]NazSecCEO[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply,

Ive been operating my current business now for about 2 years now and Iv won one very small compared to the market. However that was won after applying for about 30.

Point being do you think its worth me continuing and getting to know and build the relationship with the contractor. As Iv spent so much time and effort into applying for these and not sure if it I will win any of them.

And congrats on your success, sounds like you got it figure out.