Bid Improve is a specialist service design and bid development consultancy, working with organisations of all sizes to help them submit winning bids, tenders and proposals.
Our track record
We have been supporting private, public and charitable organisations working across the health, social care, education, training, environment, economic development and criminal justice sectors to win contracts and grants since 2014.
We have successfully secured contracts and grants from central and devolved governments, local authorities, NHS, CCGs, LEPs, PCCs, lottery, trusts and foundations.
We have also supported our clients to enter and remain on approved supplier lists, framework agreements, Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS), and to become sub-contractors on large supply chains with prime contractors.
Sector expertise
Our experience spans the health, social care, education, environment, economic development and criminal justice sectors.
We work with businesses of all sizes, private health and social care providers, NHS Trusts, FE Colleges, alternative education providers, regional and national charities, voluntary, community and social enterprises, international NGOs and consultancies.
Our clients include:
Our lead consultant is Sarah Belben who has worked in business development, marketing and supply chain roles for more than 15 years, with the last ten years dedicated to leading, developing and reviewing competitive bids. After roles at the British Red Cross, The Prince’s Trust and Honeywell, she became an independent consultant in 2014.
Sarah has a BSc Hons in International Relations, an MSc (with Distinction) in Sustainable Development, is a certified member of the Association of Bid and Proposal Management Professionals and was awarded fellowship of the Royal Geographical Society in 2017.
Testimonials
Sarah was a pleasure to work with – she was thorough with great attention to detail whilst keeping me regularly informed with progress… read more.
William Britton
Founder and CEO
AutonoMe
I have worked with Sarah twice – she has written two high-value strategically vital bids for us to DfE, both of which have been successful… read more.
Luke Bocock
Head of Research and Learning
Teach First
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