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APMP UK and APMP International

With over 2,900 members, who interact regularly both virtually and face-to-face, APMP UK is the largest affiliate chapter of APMP

APMP is the only association for bid, proposal, capture and other work winning professionals worldwide. It is the go-to resource for best practice, networking, and career growth.

APMP UK takes these resources and develops them into UK-specific content which provides meaningful support for UK bid, proposal and capture professionals and organisations.

Scope

The APMP UK Board is accountable for setting strategy and running operations for the chapter, to benefit our members. Alongside our volunteer teams, we are responsible for executing across the following portfolios:

Marcomms

Events

Mentoring

Membership

Intentional Career Path/Professional Progression

People/Volunteers

Finance

Join APMP UK

Joining APMP UK is easy!

You can join APMP (global) online here:

As part of the registration process, you’ll be asked to affiliate with an APMP chapter. Simply choose APMP UK, and you’ll be able to access all of the UK-specific content and added value we deliver!

APMP offer a number of different membership options to join; these include:

Individual

For anyone involved in work winning, in any organisation or in freelance.

Corporate

For organisations committed to supporting the growth and development of their whole bid, proposal and capture teams.

Student

For anyone enrolled in full/part-time undergraduate or postgraduate study at a degree-granting university or college, or for anyone enrolled in the Bid and Proposal Co-ordinator Level 3 Apprenticeship scheme.

Retiree

For anyone who has retired, but wishes to remain involved in the APMP community.

Quick guide

Joining Process

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Go to the International APMP site

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Complete your profile

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Select your membership type and click 'Join'

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Affiliate with the UK Chapter

Select APMP UK in the Chapter field

Member benefits

Global benefits
Certification - Signature & Macro Certifications
Body of Knowledge
Network - affinity groups
APMP TV - events/webinars
Surveys, reports & blogs
Support directories - careers, ATO's and software
International; Career pathway
UK Benefits
Network - Sharing industry trends and insights
Events - BIDx roadshows, BIDx TBO, monthly webinars
Network - affinity groups
Focus Groups social value, procurements, design, writing, capture and academia
Careers support - bid and proposal apprenticeship
Rapport mentoring programme
Increased shortlisting and progression
Increased win rate
Increased revenue

Individual member benefits: APMP UK members are able to access all benefits of APMP at a global and UK-specific level; these include:

Gaining professional certifications and enhancing skills

Establishing credibility in their organisations

Developing as a leader in their field

Connecting with industry peers and exchanging knowledge

Staying up-to-date on trends, tools, and methodologies

Improving future job prospects and career growth.

Corporate member benefits: In addition to the benefits for individual members, APMP UK also support corporate members in fully accessing the added value of their membership for the benefit of their teams.

Here are just some of the ways we can support you:

Virtual/F2F Engagement Event: We can hold engaging events for your teams to communicate the benefits of APMP membership and your commitment to supporting their development.

Intentional Career Path: We can help you and your team explore opportunities for growth with APMP, through volunteering, mentoring, or our Leadership Academy programme. We can also support you with identifying opportunities for accessing Bid and Proposal Apprentices, or building bid and proposal material into your graduate scheme.

Access to training, trends and tech: We can help you with accessing APMP Accredited Training Organsiations, and our UK-specific Focus Groups (Social Value, Procurement, Capture, Design, Grant Funding), to keep you steps ahead in your industry.

Events: We can support you with access to packages for our UK events, both virtual and face-to-face, including our annual ‘BIDx The Big One’ event and awards.

To discuss any of these options, email membership@apmpuk.co.uk and one of our membership volunteers will reach out to you at their soonest opportunity.

Our Members Say

I’ve been involved with APMP for many years, leveraging so many benefits. The Foundation Certificate was something I embedded for all graduate starters when I ran my own business, helping them gain essential skills at pace. Corporate membership was an easy choice. The conference and events programme has offered essential networking in building my own personal connections within the proposal community over the years, and an opportunity to share some of my own experiences. More recently, volunteering with the APMP UK Procurement Focus Group has also challenged and developed me personally. Like many others, I’m proud to be APMP!  

Jim Carley

Business Development Director, Shaw Trust

I have been a APMP member for many years now and I enjoy the benefits of the membership as much now as I did when I first joined. I became aware of the great work of the UK chapter when I first attended the annual APMP UK conference a few years ago: I was so impressed that I reached out to the Social Value working group on the day and became a member right away. The group is very active: we create content that we share on LinkedIn, and we regularly organise virtual events to guide APMP members through the ever-changing complexity of Social Value in the UK. My annual attendance of the Big One, the APMP UK annual conference, is one of the highlights of my year: I love to meet my peers, I always find it so refreshing to talk to people who actually understand what I do in my daily job. The topics covered during the Conference sessions keep us up to date with what is happening in the industry, and are thought-provoking: I always bring back lots to share with my colleagues and I use the new content to update my own bid process.

Stephanie Charman

Senior Bid Manager, Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions

As an APMP UK chapter member for 10 years, my membership allows me to continually learn emerging best practise, through attending a variety of events such as the annual conference, frequent webinars, and regional roadshows.

The chapter has increased my awareness and supported my understanding of UK specific challenges such as the introduction of the Procurement Act, and the rising importance of social value in tender responses.

Membership has allowed me to give back to the bidding arena, through the development and introduction of the RADIC focus group, building a community for fellow R&D Bid Professionals and making a positive difference.

Securing and maintaining APMP certification continues to be the gold standard in independently assessing and confirming my proven capabilities as a bid professional.

David Wright

Bid Manager, Satellite Applications Catapult

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Unlock Your Potential Today

Join APMP UK to enhance your bid management skills and connect with industry professionals. Our resources empower you to secure new business opportunities.

Discover the Benefits of Membership

Gain access to exclusive tools and resources designed for bid management professionals.

Intentional Career Path

Participate in our training sessions to sharpen your bidding strategies and techniques.

Join Our Networking Events

Connect with fellow professionals and expand your network at our engaging events.

Access valuable resources

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Gain Expert Insights and Advice

Learn from industry leaders and enhance your bidding strategies with expert guidance.

Get Involved with APMP UK

Join our community and take your bid management skills to the next level.

Join the APMP UK Community

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