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KU Consultancy

Mentors Details

Karen Uprichard

Mentor Experience

  • Construction & FM
  • Print and Stationery

Overview

Karen is the founder of KU Consultancy, a management consultancy specialising in business development, tendering, and strategic growth support. With over 20 years’ experience across the private and public sectors—including 19 years in local government—she brings a rare dual perspective as both a successful bid writer and former evaluator.

KU Consultancy supports businesses of all sizes across Ireland to navigate procurement processes, secure funding, and achieve sustainable growth. Karen’s specialism lies in tendering, where she has supported over 100 businesses to win contracts worth more than £1million through the Go Succeed Programme.

She works across sectors such as construction, facilities management, marketing, ICT, and professional services. Her hands-on, coaching-led approach empowers clients to build internal systems, improve their bid strategies, and confidently manage future tenders. Known for her calm, jargon-free style, Karen helps demystify procurement for SMEs.

From portal registrations to bid/no-bid decisions, writing compelling responses and post-tender feedback, she brings clarity, precision, and industry insight to every step. Her mission is to make public sector contracts more accessible by building client confidence, capability, and success.