Know your gaps before you write a word.
We compare one tender's stated requirements with the information and evidence your business supplies. You'll see what you already hold, what's missing and what needs confirming, while there's still time to act.
Why it matters.
Under the Procurement Act 2023, a supplier that fails one condition of participation can't ultimately be awarded the contract, however strong the rest of the bid is. Finding a missing certificate or an insurance shortfall early saves wasted effort.
Source: Cabinet Office guidance on conditions of participation, GOV.UK.
Review of relevant tender requirements
We list what the tender asks for, from conditions of participation to the documents and evidence requested.
Review of the information you supply
Your accreditations, insurance, financial information, relevant experience and policies, as you provide them.
Evidence and documentation checklist
Each requirement marked as held, a gap or to confirm.
Potential gaps
What appears to be missing, ordered by how much it could affect your bid.
Requirements to confirm
Anything unclear in the tender, or that you need to check with the buyer through clarification questions.
Findings and next steps
A structured summary and the practical next steps we recommend.
Part of a readiness checklist.
These rows are fictional and show the format only. Your checklist covers the requirements in your actual tender.
| Requirement | Status | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| SSIP accreditation | Held | You've supplied a current certificate. Check that it doesn't expire before the contract starts. |
| Two comparable maintenance contracts | Held | You've described two suitable contracts. Check that the details and figures are accurate. |
| £10 million public liability cover | Gap | Your current cover is lower. Speak to your broker about whether it could be in place by the contract start. |
| Turnover threshold | Confirm | The threshold isn't clear from the documents. Consider raising a clarification question with the buyer. |
What we need, and what we don't do.
The check is only as good as the information it's based on. Facts about your business always come from you.
We'll ask for
- The tender link or documents
- Your relevant accreditations and certificates
- Insurance levels and recent financial information
- A short description of comparable work you've delivered
The limits
- It isn't a guarantee of eligibility, compliance or winning.
- It isn't legal advice. Speak to a solicitor about contract terms or TUPE.
- We don't write or submit bids.
Check your readiness before you commit.
Or get the Tender Brief and Readiness Check together for the same tender for £999, saving £201.