Job Role: Bid & Tenders Manager
Location: Northampton
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:30pm (40 hours)
Salary: Up to £75,000 Basic
About the Company:
A large nationwide fleet business is seeking an experienced Bid & Tenders Manager to join their Northampton team.
The Role:
You will lead and manage the full end-to-end tender process for long and short-term hire solutions. Acting as the key link between commercial, operational and client-facing teams, you’ll ensure submissions are professionally written, commercially sound and competitively priced.
This is a pivotal role focused on securing major contracts, maintaining framework positions and leading a high-performing team to successful contract implementation.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead all business tender submissions from initial review to final submission
Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, compliant bids
Ensure commercial viability and competitive pricing strategies
Manage stakeholder engagement throughout the bid lifecycle
Oversee successful contract mobilisation following awardRequirements:
Proven experience managing public sector bids and tenders to tight deadlines
Strong commercial awareness and excellent written communication skills
Solid understanding of public sector procurement regulations
Ability to manage multi-functional teams and senior stakeholders
Professional, client-focused approachDesirable:
Knowledge of Local Government services
Experience with digital procurement platforms (e.g. Delta eSourcing, Proactis)
Background in commercial vehicle or logistics sectors
Understanding of ESG, Net Zero and Social Value in procurement
APMP or Project Management qualification (e.g. Prince2)Benefits:
25 days holiday + birthday, Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve off (option to buy/sell leave)
Share Save Scheme
Profit Related Pay
Up to 10% employer pension contribution
Enhanced family-friendly policies
Employee discounts
1 Volunteering Day per year
Life Assurance & Personal Accident CoverHow to Apply
For more information, contact Macy at Kemp Recruitment on (phone number removed).
Reference: INDMM