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Doherty Consulting Ltd. T/A Inspired Business Consultancy

Mentors Details

Rachael Doherty

Mentor Experience

  • Construction & FM
  • Supplies & Services
  • ICT
  • Utilities
  • Health & Pharma
  • Print and Stationery
  • Education
  • Fleet and Plant
  • Marketing and Print
  • Consortia Development

Overview

Rachel is an experienced bid writer who has supported SMEs and corporates with securing £40m+ in contracts through tender services for NI, ROI, and GB, including:

  • Supporting Clients with determining 'go/no go' criteria.
  • Evaluating contract feasibility aligned with growth objectives.
  • Creating tender briefings, highlighting pass/fail and priority criteria.
  • Creating tender response plans, liaising with Clients to obtain information/evidence.
  • Drafting tender responses that are articulated clearly, concisely, and methodically.
  • Submitting clarifications, and successful challenges, in relation to tender requirements.
  • Developing cost-effective and impactful Social Value Delivery Plans.
  • Identifying opportunities to maximise marks, including pricing strategies.
  • Producing supporting documents and graphics, where required.

In addition, she provides support for RFIs, RFQs, and PQQs and delivers cross sectoral training (Get Tender Ready™ and Tender to Win™). Rachel has 15+ years of experience in the engineering/manufacturing sectors, and holds a range of qualifications including an MSc in Executive Leadership, BSc (Hons) in Public Relations, NEBOSH Diplomas in Occupational Health & Safety and Environmental Management, CIPD L5 in Human Resources, and L3 in Education & Training. She has a high win-rate and is experienced writing tenders for construction, engineering, manufacturing, professional services, healthcare, facilities management, utilities, and education.