Have you ever heard the saying ‘Prior planning prevents poor performance’?

This is one of the mantras for successful tendering.

• Make sure you do your research on the opportunity and have a good understanding of what is required for the tender or grant submission before you start writing.
• Develop a project plan and a timetable for the completion of key information.
• Ensure you get the chance to review your draft. Importantly, don’t leave all the tasks to end as it will show in your final submission.