Independent bid reviews that boost marks.
Expert red-team analysis of your draft responses. We identify scoring gaps, compliance issues, and provide targeted improvements that win more points.
Trust and Compliance
- NDAs as standard
- ISO-aligned data handling
- In-house writers only
- UK-wide coverage
What a Critical Friend review covers
Compliance & pass/fail
Line-by-line validation against mandatory requirements.
Mark-scheme alignment
Gap analysis showing where you're leaving points behind.
Evidence & metrics
Identifying weak proof points and suggesting stronger alternatives.
Clarity & concision
Cutting waffle, improving flow, strengthening impact.
What you get back (deliverables)
- Annotated document with inline improvements
- Track-changes version ready to implement
- Priority issue log with risk ratings
- Scoring estimate with uplift potential
Turnaround & pricing
24-72 hours typical turnaround
Fixed-fee from £200-500 depending on size
Before/After Example
BeforeScore: 2/5
"We have experience delivering similar contracts and will ensure quality service delivery through our established processes."
AfterScore: 5/5
"Our 8-year track record includes 12 contracts identical in scope (£2M-5M), achieving 98.5% KPI compliance. Our ISO9001-certified processes reduced client complaints by 67% at TrustCo (reference available)."