How to win: Public consultation platform

About this contract

1. We are looking to commission a safe, secure and reliable public consultation platform which will allow us to collate and analyse views of stakeholders on policy proposals through consultation. 2. Our statement of essential and desirable requirements is set out in annex 1. 3. We have an approved budget of up to a total cost of £60,000 including VAT and all other contractor costs for a five-year contract. Proposals over £60,000 will not be considered. 4. The deadline for tenders is 17:0 on Wednesday 22 July.

How to win contracts like this

• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — General Optical Council scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £48,000, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins services work.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 22 July 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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