Method Statement, for Tender

[ginettag27]

I've got to write a Method Statement for a Contract Tender. It's quite important as it could well make us financially viable for the next 3 years.

I've done a quick Google and seen different styles and so on of documents, from tenders to Health and Safety.

Has anyone here had experience of writing or reading such documentation and got any dos and don'ts?

I think, from an outline, we need to "answer" each point/question in the tender documentation in the order presented, but should we also include an "Executive Summary" or some sort of Summary?

[christmc]

Yes my firm are always writing tenders, what industry is it it?

[ginettag27]

Construction.

[christmc]

I could give you an example of the method statements we use if that would help, we are involved in construction, installing audio,video and lighting into schools,stadiums etc,, are you a shop fitter builder ?

[mk1fan]

Method Statement for what? General protocols within the company or specific work items?

If it is for a tender I assume that it'll be a general statement on Management Proceedures. If you've no experience in these matters I'd seek out some Professional advice as - worse case - this situation could ruin you rather than safe guard you for the next three years.

As well meaning as advice can be in the forums misunderstandings do happen and that doesn't help when your balls are on the line

[olic]

I recently was talking to a consultant who marks tenders, he said to make sure it doesnt look generic
and everything is specific to the tender in question. Probably fairly obvious but he said you would be amazed how many companies just whack in a generic MS. without making sure it firs with the tender easy way to lose points

[ginettag27]

Cheers, I've got more than enough to go on, it's a "Method Statement for a Contract Tender".. as per the OP...

[_Voyager_]

Yeah we do them all the time also.

We tend to answer them in two phases. The first is to take each and every one of their requirements and answer each one directly, "adding value" to the answer by explaining how we will achieve it. "Noted and compliant" answers don't usually wash.

Secondly we provide supporting documentation, method statements, certificates, exec summary etc as appendices.

Remember where the marks are being awarded and make sure you cover the areas where the most marks are most fully.

Make sure you spell and punctuate properly!

Good luck .

[ginettag27]

Cheers Voyager.

I've picked up on the "answer items in order"..

Spelling, definitely, it's one of my "talents".. Luckily punctuation and grammar are my father's talent, so I've sent
a draft of the document to him for a grilling... My wife, who works with legal documentation a lot, has also been over it.

I'll buy everyone a beer (at Le Mans) if we get it!