Who won: SD Prep 2026

A public sector contract from Herefordshire Council. Below: what it involves and how to write a winning bid for it.

Buyer

Herefordshire Council

Published

23 October 2026

Region

UKG11

About this contract

SD Prep 2026- WO44 Note regarding contract dates: Due to system constraints within the publication platform, certain dates displayed in this notice may not reflect the actual commencement date of the contract. For transparency- the contract commencement 15/06/2026. The contract was formally executed on 22/07/2026.

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✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Herefordshire Council scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
✓Lead with evidenced capability and social value — for public sector work these usually outweigh price.
✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar public sector contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
✓This one's been awarded — but Herefordshire Council retenders on a cycle. Get matched the day the next one lands and start your draft early.

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