Tender Support Specialist

Salary range: £28,000 to £34,000 per annum

Location: Remote / Any FNC office.

Working Pattern: Flexible hybrid working pattern at Frazer‑Nash, with time split between the office and working from home.

Closing date: 13th February 2026

As part of the Tender Support Team (TST) within the Strategic Pursuits function, this role is a strategic enabler of growth. The Tender Support Specialist plays a critical role in powering Frazer‑Nash’s work‑winning efforts by coordinating bids, managing portals, ensuring compliance, and supporting framework administration. Success in this role directly impacts our ability to maintain a strong pipeline and secure key opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the other members of the Tender Support Team to deliver a proactive high‑quality service.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and develop a deep understanding of organisational capabilities and FNC markets.
• Work with other functions to maintain up‑to‑date standard responses.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Tender Support Team.
• Carry out ad hoc tasks under direction of the Bids and Tenders Lead for tender support and continuous improvement/development of Strategic Pursuits services.
• Act as an ambassador for our brand and policy document quality.
• Support the Win Work process by enabling efficient, compliant, and coordinated bid submissions.

Opportunity Management and Support

• Leverage the market tracking and intelligence system to identify opportunities by managing keyword searches and sector‑specific terms agreed with business areas, ensuring all relevant opportunities are captured.
• Download and distribute tender documentation to bid teams and stakeholders.
• Work closely with Business Development and Sales teams to filter opportunities and support bid qualification.
• Engage with and support the relevant lead from the Sales and Business Development, Capability, and/or Delivery communities.
• Respond to and update Standard Selection Questionnaire (SSQ) and Pre‑Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) responses.
• Submit clarification questions and distribute responses.
• Draft standard responses where appropriate.
• Maintain standard company information for use in submissions.
• Maintain version control of proposals you are working on.
• Review tenders and bid documentation to ensure they are correctly formatted, compelling, compliant with submission requirements, are coherent, and consistent.
• Log opportunities and track bid status through internal processes and report outcomes to stakeholders – ensuring that all bid outcomes, feedback and scores are reported to the intel team for assessment.
• Assist colleagues with bid governance, bid qualification and best practice.
• Follow internal bidding protocols and processes.

Tender Administration

• Monitor and manage inboxes and systems to ensure opportunities are distributed promptly and appropriately.
• Interface with framework management systems to support the exploitation of valid opportunities.
• Manage assigned frameworks and portals in line with client‑specific requirements.
• Maintain the frameworks / portals register to ensure accuracy and visibility.
• When required, liaise professionally with client contacts and act as a trusted point of contact for portal and framework queries.

Preferred Profile & Experience

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a strong focus on compliance and accuracy in bid submissions.
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment, delivering high‑quality work to tight deadlines.
• Customer‑focused mindset with a passion for enabling successful bids and supporting business growth.
• Self‑motivating and proactive, with the ability to work independently or as part of a group.
• Comfortable using digital systems and willing to learn e‑Procurement portals and framework management tools.
• Confident in offering new ideas and demonstrating creativity.
• Strong IT skills – including proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint.
• Excellent organisational and coordination skills for managing frameworks, tracking opportunities, and maintaining accurate records.
• Understanding of bidding processes, governance, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent proof‑reading skills with commitment to maintaining document quality and brand standards.
• Flexible, enthusiastic, and with a positive ‘can do’ attitude.
• Appropriate experience in a similar role, or with demonstrable transferrable skills.
• Flexible, enthusiastic, and positive ‘can‑do’ attitude, with resilience to adapt to changing priorities.

Due to the nature of the work that Frazer‑Nash Consultancy undertake, candidates will be required to undergo pre‑employment screening and must be able to satisfy clearance criteria for UK National Security Vetting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with yearly reviews.
• 25 days holiday + the opportunity to buy 5 days.
• A company that has its heart in the right place and a welcoming work culture.
• Happy to talk flexible working.
• Enhanced parental benefits.
• Company pension scheme.
• Targeted professional development.
• Life assurance.
• Private healthcare membership.
• Bonus scheme linked into company performance.
• Paid membership fees to a professional institution.
• Support in attaining professional membership.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Season rail ticket loan.
• And further optional benefits you can tailor to your personal requirements.