About Us

What is The BidBase?
The BidBase is a work winning management consultancy with over 40 years experience in strategic growth, sales, marketing, public relations, bid management and bid support in the Construction, Manufacturing, Energy, Transport & Logistics and Defence sectors.
We are based in the North of England, and provide our services to customers throughout the UK, Europe and the Americas.
Our professional team will help to maximise your win rate by providing experience and support throughout your work winning journey from strategy development to final contract negotiations. See our Success Stories for examples.

What is The BidBase?
The BidBase is a work winning management consultancy with over 40 years experience in strategic growth, sales, marketing, public relations, bid management and bid support in the Construction, Manufacturing, Energy, Transport & Logistics and Defence sectors.
We are based in the North of England, and provide our services to customers throughout the UK, Europe and the Americas.
Our professional team will help to maximise your win rate by providing experience and support throughout your work winning journey from strategy development to final contract negotiations. See our Success Stories for examples.
Tenders Won
Satisfied Clients
Work Secured
% Success Rate
Meet The BidBase Team
Meet our exceptional team of professionals.
With a shared passion for best-in-class bid practices, our diverse group brings a wealth of expertise in work winning. Each member is dedicated to your success, combining their unique skills and industry knowledge to deliver exceptional results.

Mark Watters
Managing Director & Owner
Mark is a Chartered Engineer with over 35 years experience in the construction and engineering industries and is passionate about helping clients win more work and fulfil their ambitions.
His interests outside work include fell walking (we are based in the Lake District after all), cycling, motorsport and classic car restoration.

Mandy Watters
Director
Mandy is a Human Resources and Finance professional with experience in the engineering, construction and nuclear industries. Mandy runs our ‘back office’ and ensures all our processes and procedures run smoothly.
Her interests include interior design, running, cycling, fitness classes, fell walking and looking after two growing teenagers.

Colin Sharpe
Consultant & Business Development Manager
Colin is a seasoned business development, public relations and sales professional who helped many clients enhance their work winning capability.
Colin’s passion in life is all things Italy and his frequent trips to his homeland always rekindle his love for Italian food, cars and fashion. “Ciao, come stai”

Josh Parvin
Marketing Executive
Josh is responsible for our clients social media accounts and is the creative mind at The BidBase, producing digital and traditional marketing content and media.
Josh is a passionate football fan and regularly attends home matches at Old Trafford to support his team, Manchester United.

Mia Spencer
Customer Experience & Marketing Executive
Mia has a keen interest in graphic design, website development, and business administration, and brings a diverse set of skills to our team. She will be playing a key role in supporting our social media efforts with Polly, contributing to creative projects, and managing various administrative tasks.
Her contributions will help us maintain and enhance the high level of service and support that our clients have come to expect.

Polly Bragg
Work Winning & Digital Executive
Polly has a solid foundation in both graphic design and business studies, gained during her time in secondary education.
With a keen interest in social media, she has taken an active role in managing The BidBase’s online presence. Polly oversees our LinkedIn, X and Facebook pages, contributing to the growth and engagement for The BidBase.
Our Commitment To Sustainability
At The BidBase, we are proud to contribute to a sustainable future through our ongoing partnership with Ecologi, an environmental organisation aimed at reversing climate change through the facilitating and funding of carbon offset projects and tree planting around the world. Their mission is to reduce 50% of global CO2 emissions by 2040 and responsibly plant billions of trees every year.
We have been an active member of Ecologi for 2 years now, read below to learn how we contribute to making a difference and view our favourite badges we have received to date!

Carbon Neutral Initiatives
We actively engage in projects that aim to reduce our carbon footprint, ensuring a sustainable future for the industries we serve.
Eco-Friendly Practices
Our team integrates eco-friendly practices into our everyday routines, this includes recycling, adopting a paperless approach to our work, and utilising our company’s electric car, a BMW i3, during office hours.
Sustainable Partnerships
We collaborate with partners who share our vision for sustainability, enhancing our collective impact on environmental conservation.



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Get in touch
Ready to win lucrative contracts and elevate your business with our expert work winning solutions?
Contact us now to discuss how our dedicated team of professionals can help to maximise your chances of success.
Get In Touch
enquiries@thebidbase.com
01900 876625
Find Us
Unit 4 Europe Way, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0RJ
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Get in touch
Ready to win lucrative contracts and elevate your business with our expert work winning solutions?
Contact us now to discuss how our dedicated team of professionals can help to maximise your chances of success.
Get In Touch
enquiries@thebidbase.com
01900 876625
Find Us
Unit 4 Europe Way, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0RJ
Follow Us
Follow us on social media for our latest news.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do you operate?
We are based in the North of England, but we provide an international service wherever our customers need us.
Which industries do you work in?
We specialise in the Construction, Manufacturing, Energy, Transport & Logistics and Defence sectors where we can offer best practice to your business.
What experience do you have in work winning?
Our team has over 40 years experience in sales, marketing, writing bids and operational delivery in the Construction, Engineering and associated sectors.
What processes do you use?
We use our proven processes and templates to carry out analysis and to support you in your work winning endeavours.
Can you advise as to which service is best for me?
Our specialists can carry out Health Checks to identify opportunities to improve your win rate.
How do you work with your customers?
In today’s world of fast internet communications, we work with most of our customers remotely using Teams software. However, we recognise that, at times, face to face working is best so you are welcome to work in our modern offices or we can come to you.
Why do you offer to help customers develop their bid strategies and win themes?
It is vital to develop a clear bid strategy and win themes based on your customers needs and competitor capability. This will ensure that the subsequent bid responses reflect what your customer is looking for and puts you ahead of the competition.
Why do you offer to carry out bid reviews?
We have found that bringing in an independent reviewer helps to see things from a different perspective and allows the reviewer to play “devils advocate”. This ensures that your bid follows your strategy and that the bid responses are consistent and to a high standard.