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UK Public Sector Bidding: Practical Insights for Canadian Proposal Professionals

Federal and public-sector procurement in Canada and the UK is grounded in similar principles: transparency, fairness, and value for money. But how those principles are applied in practice can vary in meaningful and strategic ways.

How are UK public sector bids structured and evaluated? What does “social value” really mean in scoring? And what practical techniques are bidders using to stand out in highly competitive frameworks and long-term procurement vehicles?

Join Matt Light (APMP UK), Director at AscellaHealth and Deputy CEO of APMP UK, for an inside look at the UK public sector bidding landscape—and what Canadian proposal professionals can learn and apply at home.

In this session, Matt will share practical insights into:

• Evidence-led and outcome-based responses

• The increasing role of social value in evaluations

• Navigating framework agreements and long-term procurement vehicles

• Techniques bidders use to differentiate in competitive environments

Designed specifically for Canadian bid and proposal professionals, this webinar will highlight transferable strategies and best practices you can apply to federal, provincial, and broader public sector opportunities.

If you’re looking to strengthen your proposal strategy, sharpen your compliance approach, and deliver more compelling, competitive bids, this session is for you.

Presenter: Matt Light (APMP UK)

With a 15-year career in high-performing bid functions spanning writer, manager, team leader, and director roles, Matt brings deep, hands-on expertise in UK public sector procurement. Drawing from real-world experience, he will provide actionable insights into evaluation methodologies, strategic positioning, and practical approaches that drive success in public-sector competitions.