Experts in bid management, marketing and business development to help you grow your business.
What we do
We combine strategy, creativity and experience to give your business the tools, support and confidence to win new work. Choose the services that suit you, and we’ll work alongside you to deliver results.
Bid services
The bid process can be challenging, often requiring a delicate balance of time, resources, and expertise.
Marketing services
Marketing plays a vital role in driving business growth, enhancing visibility, attracting new customers, and creating customer loyalty.
BD services
Time constraints and competing priorities can mean business development is one of the first tasks to be neglected.
Helping you win new work
We know that growing a business and winning new work can be hard, that’s where we come in.
At Stephen Alexander, we provide pragmatic strategy, marketing, bids and business development support. Working in close partnership with business owners and in-house teams, we offer outsourced services that deliver real, measurable impact.
With proven expertise, creative thinking, and a proven track record, we don’t just advise, we roll up our sleeves and work alongside you, providing the hands-on support you need to meet your goals and grow with confidence.
NEED HELP GROWING YOUR BUSINESS?
Whatever your challenge, we’re here to help
Whether you’re looking for ways to improve your marketing, trying to improve your bid win rate, or need new ideas to grow your business, we can help you.
Do You
Have a great business and want to take it to the next level?
- Want to create a bids process to help increase your win rate?
- Want to bid for contracts but don’t have the expertise in-house?
- Have a business plan and want to create marketing, bids and business development strategies
- Have an in-house team who are struggling with the lack of specialist marketing, bids and business development knowledge?
- Want to increase the business development knowledge in your team?
- Want to outsource your marketing to an experienced team?
- Want to upskill your team in marketing, bids or business development?
The team at Stephen Alexander can help.
SPEAK TO OUR TEAMInsights and news
Our top tips for winning work with marketing, business development and bids
This guide brings all of our tips together in one place to give you inspiration
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Preparing for 2026: why now is the right time to review your marketing and bid strategy
Taking time to review the successes and challenges, provides a foundation for the future growth.
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Nov
Nov
Building better business and communities through social value
Social value has become strategic for businesses, shaping reputation and influencing procurement outcomes.
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Nov
Nov
The importance of structure and consistency in marketing
45% of SMEs do not have a clear marketing plan in place
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Oct
Oct
Making the most of early market engagement in the bid process
Many clients are increasingly turning to early market engagement sessions as a way of shaping
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Sep
Sep
The role an accountant plays in growing your business
In this article, Alistair Hayward-Wright, Managing Director from the leading accountancy and advisory firm, Hayward
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Sep
Sep
Why great content should never be a one-hit wonder
Creating great content takes effort so it shouldn't be for one purpose.
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Sep
Are you really answering the question in a bid?
When it comes to winning bids, this is one of the most common pitfalls.
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Aug
“They were excellent from start to finish, guiding us through the bid process, writing the submission, and helping us to develop the presentation content and prepare for the interview. Having secured the contract, we were delighted with the outcome and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.”
Darren O’Neill, Managing Director
“From the outset, we knew they would be the right partner for us. Nearly two years on, and they have become an integral part of our business. They have significantly contributed to our organic growth, increased brand awareness, and market profile.”
Alistair Hayward-Wright, Managing Director
“The support we have received from Stephen Alexander has been game-changing for us as a business. From developing a structured marketing campaign across the year through to the practical delivery, they really enabled us to take a step forward. I would highly recommend Alex and his team to others.”
David Neate, Partner
“We appointed Stephen Alexander to review our comms planning and brand messaging approach, and their work has been exceptional. They analysed our past activities, conducted workshops with our senior team, and provided strategic and practical recommendations that will significantly and positively impact our business and growth plans.”
Alex Moran, CEO
“Having worked with the team on several bids we have been delighted with their approach and output. They are incredibly thorough and take complete ownership of the process.I would recommend them for any businesses that need support with their approach to winning new work.”
Qadeer Qureshi, CEO & Founder
The team
Alex Footman
Co-Founder & Director
Stephen Timmins
Co-Founder & Director
Hannah Dimech
Client Marketing
Andy Davies
Designer
Grace James
PR & Media Specialist
Kate Terry
Office & Social Value Manager
Isobel Ludbrook
Social Media Specialist
Danielle Nutter-Jones
Social Media Specialist
Teresa Jolley
Social Value Specialist
Sue Rutherford
Senior Bid Consultant
Aggie Gray
Senior Bid Consultant
Conor Morley
Senior Bid Consultant
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