We reflect on our Focus Group Chair’s win themes session at the APMP UK Bid Writing and Design Roadshow 2026

At the APMP UK Bid Writing & Design Roadshow, Jen Pemberton (TM-SV and ANTZ Network) and James Cadman (TM-SV and Pinnacle Bids and Tenders) co-delivered a thought-provoking session on Social Value in public sector procurement and how bid writers can create more compelling, credible responses.

We reflect on design insights from the APMP UK Bid Writing and Design Roadshow 2026, considering how design can help bid writers make responses easier to evaluate

Halimah Oso shares her inspiring journey from student to Bid Professional through an APMP UK work experience placement.

With Artificial Intelligence (AI) now a mainstream productivity tool in the bidding process, the question is no longer simply whether AI saves time—it is how to use it effectively to increase the probably of winning without increasing risk.

This roadmap outlines a disciplined, evidence-based approach to commercialisation, focusing on strategic alignment, technical readiness, robust governance, and clear value delivery for sustainable adoption.