What types of Tenders are released by the City of Sydney
When the City of Sydney purchases goods of over $150,000 they go through a formal procurement process. This involves releasing a request for tender or request for proposal (RFP or RFQ), where they will ask as serious of questions as part of the procurement process. The RFP is released via TenderLink as either a closed or open tender. Local businesses as well as state and international businesses then bid for the contract.
Our team of bid and tender writers are based in Sydney, and help businesses of all shapes and sizes win Contracts with the City of Sydney. We are familiar with the City of Sydney procurement protocols and methodology and through years of writing bids and tenders to the Council, understand what it takes to win, the language they are looking for and the keen focus on supporting the local community that is required to win a contract.
We help businesses and community organisations:
- Write tenders to the City of Sydney
- Apply for grants and other funding released by the City of Sydney
- Ensure your bid or tender complies with City of Sydney contract mandatory requirements
- Develop a proposal or bid with graphics and infographics that sets your business or community organisation apart.
Our experience includes helping businesses from all industries win contracts with the City of Sydney as well as other local councils (such as North Sydney Council) across NSW. City of Sydney releases tenders for a range of different products and services including (but not limited to):
Construction and Infrastructure:
- Building projects (undertaken by the City including new buildings and renovations for Council buildings).
- Infrastructure upgrades (such as road, footpaths, parks and bike lanes, stormwater).
- Building and asset maintenance and repair (such as the maintenance and repair of Council libraries and other buildings).
Our team has helped builders, civil companies and tradies write bids for maintenance and building contracts with the City of Sydney including for the maintenance of Council buildings.
Professional Services:
- Legal services (including for environmental law and other legal and professional services)
- Engineering services
- IT services (this extends across all aspects of IT from equipment supply of hardware to Cyber Security and general IT consulting and managed services)
- Marketing and communications including PR services for the City of Sydney.
From assisting environmental and property lawyers to bid for appointment to the City of Sydney external legal service providers panel to helping IT and engineering consultancies register for work, we have worked with firms based locally and nationally to bid for panel appointments with the City of Sydney.
Goods and Supplies:
- Office supplies.
- Cleaning supplies as well as cleaning services for Council buildings, parks and other facilities.
- Equipment and machinery: Council procures a broad range of equipment depending on its needs.
Other Services:
- Waste management
- Pest control
- Security services
- Landscaping and the provision of landscape supplies.
How our team can help you write and win City of Sydney Tenders and Local Government Contracts
Our team of bid and tender writers are based in Sydney, in the City of Sydney local government area. We have helped hundreds of businesses in Sydney, NSW and Australia bid for contracts with the City of Sydney. Strategies we use to help our clients win include:
- Focus on local benefits and the local area: This is critical when you want to win City of Sydney Council bids. They want to know that you will employ locals, employ local services, support the community and purchase off local suppliers. The procurement teams can see through any marketing fluff or general statements. You need to be specific in what you will do and deliver and quantify it as much as possible.
- Make sure all your Work Health and Safety documents are perfect. This is a big one with the City of Sydney and rightfully so. When they request WHS documents, as well as environmental and quality assurance, they read them. Sometimes Councils will glance over these document and just want to see a lengthy document. However, City of Sydney generally review the documents and you need to make sure they are tailored to the project or works that you complete.
- Ensure you understand City of Sydney plans and vision. The City of Sydney has a comprehensive vision for where they are taking the city. Some tenders and bids that are released are directly related to this vision. You need to ensure that you solution you propose is aligned to the vision.
Talk to our team of bid writers for help with your next City of Sydney tender
Jason Cooney, our Director and lead bid writer lives in Rosebery, Sydney. He has written bids across all industries from IT to Construction and everything in between. He leads a team of four bid writers and is always happy to chat about your next Council bid. Contact us today to talk about how we can assist.
