Bid support key aspects

Thomson FM has an excellent track-record in the provision of expert bid support to a number of major FM providers, both in the UK and further afield.
We can draw upon our experience in a wide range of complex and competitive tender situations in order to support our clients to maximise their chances of being successful in respect of highly competitive FM bid situations. The experience of our consultancy team in supporting client-side procurement commissions enables us to further enhance tender submissions through the identification of the key objectives of each client and how best to reflect those in the commercial and qualitative responses. Our bid support services include the provision of overall bid strategy development and directorship, FM solution development, pricing support including asset-based labour-loading, drafting of qualitative submission responses, review and refinement of written responses and price benchmarking. Additionally, where we have developed a detailed knowledge of how a FM contractor client operates, we can also offer a full bid management solution where we can generate the complete bid deliverables on behalf of that client, prior to the appropriate collaborative review and sign-off process pre-submission.

Delivering Technical Expertise

  • Bid direction and identification of bid strategy and win themes
  • FM solution design and review
  • Pricing and price challenge
  • Bid response writing and critical review
  • Due diligence and site visits
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  • What was the Brief EQUANS requested Thomson FM provide a range of bid support services for the re-tendering of the Cheshire East Council Hard FM contract in 2021. This followed […]
  • What was the Brief Bouygues appointed Thomson FM to support them on a tender for the provision of services to Lancashire Care NHS Trusts, for their portfolio of properties for […]
  • “I just want to say how I have had nothing but utter pleasure working with everyone at Thomson FM. You are the most professional, thorough, comprehensive and efficient company that I have dealt with."
    Project Manager - NHS Trust
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    I really wanted to put on record my thanks to you for your efforts and diligence. The attention to detail is a credit to you and again just wanted to record my thanks – we are lucky to have you on the team. I can’t speak highly enough of the quality of your work and the rigour you bring to the job”
    Programme Manager - NHS Trust
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    I have been working with the Thomson FM team at The James Cook University Hospital for over twelve months now. They have provided invaluable technical and CAFM optimisation support, as well as undertaking contractual compliance reviews. I have found the team at Thomson FM to be knowledgeable, flexible, collaborative and experts in their field. I have no hesitation in recommending their consultancy services.
    Mark Brown
    Head Of Estates, The James Cook University Hospital - Serco Health
  • Tender feedback
    The quality of the thinking and solution design really showed how well the [FM Company] and Thomson FM team could understand what we want. The quality of the Thomson FM team was just superb.
    Tender feedback
    Following a successful tender support project for a client in Malaysia.
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    Thomson FM have provided invaluable service and support to meet our business objectives. They are reliable, professional and a pleasure to work with.
    Mark Milward
    Head of Retail Maintenance - TJ Morris (Home Bargains)
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    Thomson FM have been an absolute pleasure to work with and I really appreciate the work you’ve done.
    Richard Hardesty
    Operations Manager - Anglian Water Services
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    Thomson FM are professional, meticulous and very experienced in so many different disciplines, some of which are not traditional FM subjects.  We have found their input to be invaluable in resolving some long-standing problems across a variety of our projects.
    Carnie Morrison
    Projects Director - Apleona GVA Asset Management Ltd
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    Thomson FM have been immensely helpful, knowledgeable and professional in their undertaking and mindful of our objectives and pressures.  They have always been reliable, effective and supportive of our needs, giving sound advice and guidance where needed.
    Mark Oldfield
    Business Director – Healthcare, Sodexo
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    Having used Thomson FM on several occasions to provide Asset Surveying and associated services, I have found them to be reliable and excellent communicators - giving us the confidence that projects are on track.  I have been impressed with their adaptability and flexibility in providing tailor-made solutions to meet our expectations and requirements.
    Joe Mielniczek
    Senior Asset Support Project Manager - Bouygues Energies and Services
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    I have found Thomson FM to be a highly professional, thoroughly skilful and suitably experienced consultancy. They are a class leading consultancy in the field of asset management and facilities maintenance.
    Dominic Wigley
    Group Health, Safety & Security Director - Merlin Entertainments Group
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    Throughout our working relationship, Thomson FM have proven to be a thoroughly professional team, providing competent, knowledgeable and flexible resources appropriate to the scope of works. They have consistently delivered to time and budget.
    Greg Markham
    Technical Director - EMCOR UK
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    Thomson FM have consistently impressed us with their professionalism and ability.   Their standard of work is exceptional and they always deliver on time and to budget.  They have a team of highly capable individuals who combine credible professional knowledge with well-developed soft skills.
    Adam Thompson
    Manager of Security & Facilities - Yorkshire Water