How we can help

The better you are at using words, the better you are at getting what you want.

HHM are a specialist work winning consultancy.

 

We turn technical ideas into strong, compelling stories. Stories that win our clients multi-billion dollar contracts to build high-speed railways or fund pioneering genomics programmes to revolutionise medicine.

Central to our approach is:

 

Taking the pain away from bidding

 

Developing a strategic approach to work winning

 

Articulating solutions that are clear, concise and compelling

‘Turning technical ideas into strong, compelling stories’

We have over 50+ combined years of bidding experience, winning over £200bn+ in contracts for our clients.

 

Let us maximise your bidding potential.

Core services

Bespoke support

 

Struggling to get your bid off the ground or keep it on track?

 

We can help relieve pressure points with highly skilled and experienced consultants that complement and add value to your existing bid team. HhM can provide:

 

  • People, processes, gateways, and governance to help you at every stage of the bidding process. Our team of experts will work with you to identify if an opportunity is a strategic fit throughout the tender, ensuring that you are always on the right track
  • Additional capacity at short notice including subject matter experts, writers, PMO, and graphic designers, to help you get the job done right. Bidding often requires a quick turnaround, which is why we are always available to provide the additional support you need
  • Internal and external review processes including competitor ghosting, and lessons learned for your next bid. Our team of experts will help you identify areas for improvement so you stand out from the competition
  • Innovative and impactful bid production resources such as style guides, templates, and bid excellence workshops, through to custom-designed ring binders with iPads built-in.

Total project management

 

Bid like the largest vendors without the crushing costs. We’re here to help remove the pain, hassle and disruption that bidding can cause to business as usual. We have a first-class team of bid professionals at the ready to help manage your project cradle to grave. This includes:

 

  • End-to-end bid delivery designed around your needs and the opportunity to maximise your win probability. Our team works with you to design and operationalise a bid team and deliver best practice processes and management across all phases of the bid, ensuring that your bid is of the highest quality and stands out from the competition.
  • Ensuring efficient use and maximum value is obtained from scarce resources we are experts in designing process and applying practices to generate minimal disruption and maximum value from senior management and subject matter resource
  • Minimise administration and risk through a single contracting entity making it easy for you to bid worldwide. You can trust us to take care of all the details, so you can focus on winning more business and growing your company within minimal disruption to BAU

Work Winning Strategy

 

We provide expert guidance on how to optimise your win probability and fine-tune your resources – both financial and human. With our deep pool of experience and independence, we bring insight and clarity to your strategy, planning, and overarching solution.

 

We can help you:

 

  • Define and identify optimal bidding opportunities offering advice on the bid process and program to help you navigate the bidding landscape with ease
  • Develop unique win themes client hot buttons, and golden threads, ensuring that your bid is compelling and resonates with the client
  • Improve your quality scores through robust quality review gates, including black hat reviews to help you identify and address any potential weaknesses in your bid
  • Create visually arresting and professional proposals that grab the attention of the client and make a lasting impression. Our in-house specialists will work with you to create a cohesive brand identity and message that runs through all your bid documents, making it easier for the client to remember and recognise your proposition

Sales lifecycle

 

We offer a range of services designed to help you win more business and stay ahead of the competition. Our actionable market intelligence helps you stay up-to-date with the latest trends and insights in your industry, giving you the information you need to make informed decisions:

 

  • Integrating procurement bidding into your business development ensuring you’re always prepared to respond to bidding opportunities and leverage new business prospects
  • Developing and articulating your value proposition and engaging stakeholders to build lasting relationships with your clients
  • Independent assessments of your competitors helping you understand their strengths and weaknesses, giving you the insights you need to stay ahead of the game.
  • Developing bid collateral that showcases your company’s strengths and sets you apart from the competition: compelling case studies, impactful visuals and infographics, persuasive executive summaries
  • Identify and learn from previous bidding experiences – by reviewing past bids, we can help you identify areas for improvement and develop strategies to avoid common pitfalls in the future