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April 2024
How to make the bid/no-bid decision on tender opportunities
The bid/no-bid decision is more than a mere yes or no answer; it's a strategic choice that can significantly impact your business's growth and success. By adopting a systematic approach to evaluating tender opportunities, you can ensure that your business development efforts are concentrated on the most promising, achievable, and strategically aligned bids. Remember, the goal is not to win every tender but to win the right ones.

March 2024
Enhancing governance structures for training providers
We discuss how non-executive directors provide invaluable independent perspectives to board-level discussions, challenging established thinking and encouraging the asking of 'difficult' questions. This article demonstrates the transformative impact of external governance on educational standards and compliance with Ofsted inspections. Roemer Barnes Consultancy's suite of non-executive governance services is presented as a solution for training providers seeking to enhance their governance structures.

February 2024
Working with sector specialist bid writers
Using expert bid writing services with knowledge of a particular industry sector can increase the level of detail and relevancy of a tender response. Education and training organisations of all sizes - from CICs through to Universities - work with specialist consultants to prepare comprehensive answers to complex questions and win new business.

December 2023
How to offer degree apprenticeships as an employer
Since degree apprenticeships were introduced in 2015, they’ve been embraced by learners and employers alike. Household names like Coca Cola, Barclays, and the NHS have made them central to their recruitment and development strategies, and more than 40,000 people began one in 2022-23. In this guide, we’ll explain how you can reap the benefits of offering degree apprenticeships within your organisation.