definitely hold on to that 5k no sliding neededThe one I'm preeing is up for bidding early 2018. I'm currently trying (and struggling) to find out how many times the contract switched hands. I know the current company has been working it since '16. If I manage to find the records of the last 10-15 years and see it has been awarded to multiple companies it would inspire some confidence. If I see they're the type to play it safe and continuously re-contract the same company I might be better off finding a similar contract with a different council instead of trying to fight an uphill battle.
That's what it concluding to last time I asked. This is by far the biggest obstacle. I don't know even know where to start with this.Do I just hit up the contract manager at the local pub and slide him 5k. "What exactly are you after mate
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Preaching to the choir, I swear fake it till you make it is my one true motto.I'm not worried about 'looking' the part. This is my forte. I'd pull out all the stops.
its hard to say with little information like the type of work on what basis its awarded, if you can do it cheaper better and whose support you need for the government to reconsider based on your pitch. good luck
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