The BidScript Journal

Bid Management - Resources, Guides & Best Practices

Everything you need to write, manage, and win more bids

Strategies on proposal automation, knowledge management, and winning more government contracts.

Title graphic for 2026: AI in Tender Management — stylised AI and circuit-board motif
Strategy
6 min read

AI Bid Management Software: The 2026 Tender Playbook

In 2026, winning bids isn’t about better writing - it’s about AI-powered workflows, compounding knowledge, and scalable bid operations.

UK Autumn Budget 2026 — what it means for bid teams and UK public sector procurement
Strategy
5 min read

UK Autumn Budget: What It Really Means For Bid Teams In 2026

What does the UK Autumn Budget really mean for 2026? A clear, practical guide to how Budget decisions affect spending, procurement and business planning.

AutogenAI vs Loopio vs Responsive (formerly RFPIO) — RFP and proposal management software comparison
Comparison
5 min read

AutogenAI vs Loopio vs Responsive: Complete Platform Comparison for RFP Teams in 2026

Loopio, Responsive, and AutogenAI dominate RFP software conversations — but are they still the right fit for modern bid teams? This practical comparison breaks down pricing models, usability, collaboration, and AI automation.

Knowledge management playbook for proposal teams — centralised bid content library replacing SharePoint, Google Drive and OneDrive
Information
5 min read

Knowledge Management for Bid Teams: A 9-Pillar Playbook

Everyone talks about efficiency, "single source of truth," and "content libraries," but when it comes down to it, most organisations are sitting on a mess of outdated PDFs, broken SharePoint folders, and half-written boilerplates scattered across desktops.

Using ChatGPT and Claude for RFP responses — AI bid writing vs purpose-built RFP response software
Comparison
5 min read

ChatGPT (and Claude) for RFP Responses: Where it can & can't help

On the surface, it feels like a silver bullet: instant drafts, fast automation, content on demand for just $20 a month, but does it truly deliver value?

The 7 things your bid software should be doing — bid management platform feature checklist
Comparison
5 min read

What a Bid Management Platform Should Actually Do (And How to Choose One)

While most platforms focus on helping you write faster, BidScript is built to help you think, work — and win — smarter.

Sourcing and winning ITTs and RFPs — finding tenders and improving bid win rate
Strategy
5 min read

How to Find RFPs and ITTs in the UK: A Practical Guide for Bid Teams

Learn where to find RFPs and ITTs — and how to win them. This guide shows how bid teams discover the right tenders, access private opportunities, and focus on bids that actually convert.

PSQ — Pre-Selection Questionnaire explained for UK procurement
Information
3 min read

What Is a Procurement Selection Questionnaire (PSQ)?

In December 2024, the UK Government rolled out the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) — the new replacement for the old SQ under the Procurement Act 2023. This isn't just a mild update—it's a wholesale shift toward smarter, fairer, and more social-value-focused procurement.

CoP — Confirmation of Permission explained for UK public sector procurement
Information
3 min read

What Is a Condition of Participation (CoP)? UK Procurement Act 2023 Guide

Ever seen a contract notice that feels like a quiz before you even write your bid? That's what they call a Condition of Participation (CoP)—and it matters, because if you don't tick those boxes, you don't even get to play.