Compass Bidding delivers business writing solutions for organisations navigating competitive tenders, grant applications and commercial funding opportunities.

Services

We specialise in bid and proposal management across the employability and health, adult skills and education, and justice sectors. Whether it’s writing a bid or grant application, proofreading copy or developing strategy – we’re here to help.

Pre-bid Opportunity Capture

We help you capture the right information and plan effectively before a bid goes live. Our support includes capture planning, market and competitor analysis, and crafting client-specific win themes that underpin strong, tailored submissions.

Bid Writing

Whether you need extra capacity to support your existing team or a trusted partner to manage the entire bid from start to finish, we can help. We provide expert bid writing support for Invitations to Tender, Pre-Qualification Questionnaires, Expressions of Interest, and grant funding applications.

Proposal Writing and Development

We help businesses create clear, persuasive, and visually engaging commercial proposals. From crafting compelling written content to designing professional layouts, we ensure your proposals stand out to prospective clients and help you win work.

Reviewing, Editing and Proofreading

Whether it’s a crucial tender or your new company brochure, we offer critical friend reviews with honest, constructive feedback to help strengthen your writing and meet buyers’ expectations. We review for clarity, consistency, tone, and grammar – ensuring your messaging hits the mark. 

Solution Design

We help you design effective delivery solutions that align with the needs of both your service users and commissioners, ensuring your project or programme is impactful and fit for purpose.

Bid Strategy and Process

Tendering can be challenging. You may be chasing too many opportunities, too few, or bidding for the wrong ones. We help you develop clear, effective bid strategies tailored to your organisation, supported by practical tools for better decision-making and business development planning.

About

Compass Bidding provides expert business writing solutions to organisations navigating competitive tenders. We specialise in bids and proposal management in the employability and health, adult education and skills, and justice sectors. We help with bid management and bid writing, commercial proposal development, as well as funding applications and support with any business copywriting needs

Matthew Finch, Director

I’m Matthew, founder of Compass Bidding. I bring over 17 years’ experience across the employability and health, adult education, skills, and justice sectors. My career began in operational delivery before moving into business development, where I’ve led and supported high-value bids for both independent training providers and large corporates. I’ve held senior roles including Business Development Manager at The Growth Company, Senior Bid Manager at Seetec, and Head of Business Development at InterLearn. Since 2016, I’ve specialised in bid writing and management—both in-house and as a consultant—with a strong track record across DWP, ESFA, MOJ, grant funding, and commercial proposals and tenders. With an 85%+ win rate, I combine operational and strategic insight, clear communication, and practical experience to help organisations secure funding and grow.

Examples of bids worked on include:

  • Access to Work
  • Connect to Work
  • Adult Skills Fund
  • National Career Service
  • Prisoner Education Service
  • Prisoner Education Service – CIAG
  • Individual Placement and Support
  • Supported Employment Quality Framework
  • CFO Activity Hubs
  • Pathways to Work
  • Adult Education Budget
  • Skills Support for the Workforce/Unemployed
  • Restart
  • Skills Bootcamps
  • Skills for Growth
  • Multiply

Get in touch

We’d love to hear from you!

Telephone: 07850 172468
Email: matthew@compassbidding.co.uk