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Our Vision

To be nationally recognised as the leading authority and professional community for bidding excellence - advancing our members, our profession, and the UK’s growth through the power of effective capture, bids and proposals
We want professionals across all sectors to have access to the skills, knowledge and community they need to succeed.

Our Strategic Framework

Reach

Expanding the visibility and influence of professional bidding across sectors and regions, helping more organisations recognise the value of strong bid capability.

Elevate

Supporting the credibility and recognition of the profession through professional standards, development pathways, and demonstrating the value bidding brings to organisational success.

Nurture

Providing practical, UK-relevant resources, learning opportunities, and community support that enable professionals at every stage of their career to develop and succeed.

What This Means in Practice

This strategy sets our direction. It is not about doing everything at once, but about focusing where we can have the greatest impact.

For Members

More relevant content, practical tools and opportunities to learn and connect

For Volunteers

Clearer direction, stronger support and meaningful ways to contribute

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For Partners

More aligned collaboration that supports shared goals and the wider profession

For the Profession

Increased visibility, credibility and recognition of the value bidding brings

Explore the Full Strategy

This page provides an overview of our direction. For more detail on our priorities and approach, you can read the full strategy document.