Daily driverFree + Pro
Claude
Long-context reasoning, RFP analysis, persuasive writing. The model I trust on bid-critical work.
Research · Writing · Bid
— AI Tools & Resources
Use AI to save time, not cut corners.
A curated hub of the AI tools I actually use for sales and bid work, and live tools I've built, including a Bid/No-Bid scorecard.
— Try the live tool
Qualify your next tender in 5 minutes. 10 questions, instant score, emailed report.
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— Featured tool · Live now
Bid / No-Bid Scorecard. Qualify your next tender in 5 minutes.
10 weighted questions. Instant score. Frank, no-fluff go / no-go recommendation, plus the three highest-leverage actions to take next. Built on the same scoring framework I use with clients.
5 min
to complete
10 Qs
price-free, strategic
Free
emailed result
Sample verdict
CAUTION · 32 / 50
There's a real opportunity here, but a few critical gaps. Close them in the next 7 days or step back. Bid leadership recommended.
— Top action
Name two reference projects you would let the buyer phone tomorrow. Can't? Partner with a prime who can, or position as the specialist sub. Don't fake it.
— Done-for-you
AI Tender Support. Command Centre, run by us, on your behalf.
The AI-assisted bid workspace we use to write, structure and deliver your tender responses end-to-end, branded, compliance-ready and locked to your identity.
Step 01
Secure client profile
Isolated, branded, evidence-loaded, once.
Step 02
Domain-locked
Defence · Aid · Commercial, physically isolated.
Steps 04–06
Drafted, gated, reviewed
5 quality gates + 4 senior reviewer agents.
Step 07
Complete branded pack
Submission · Internal · Client · Clarifications · Risk Review.
Eight steps · every bid · no exceptions →
— Curated
The AI tools I actually use.
Filtered by use case. Each tool comes with how I use it and what it's worth.
Niche but powerfulFree
NotebookLM
Drop a 400-page RFP in. Get answers traced back to the page. My fastest read-through workflow.
Research · Bid
SolidPro
ChatGPT
Custom GPTs for client-specific drafting. Strong for high-volume email and meeting prep.
Writing · Meetings
RecommendedPro
Otter.ai
Live-meeting transcripts that turn into searchable summaries. Critical for cross-region calls.
Meetings
RecommendedFree + Pro
Perplexity
Sourced research with traceable citations. The replacement for a search-engine first pass.
Research · Data
SolidFree
Grammarly
Final-pass polish on long-form proposals. Catches what fatigue misses on review-day-three.
Writing
RecommendedFree
Numerous.ai
AI inside Excel and Sheets. For pricing models and supplier registers without leaving the spreadsheet.
Data
SpecialistPro
Loopio & RFPIO
Knowledge-base + AI for repeat-question RFPs. Worth it once you cross ~20 submissions a year.
Bid · Writing
RecommendedFree + Pro
Granola
Meeting notes that capture decisions, not just words. Pairs well with custom GPTs for follow-ups.
Meetings · Writing
— Free downloads
Templates & checklists. Request a copy.
Email me with the resource name and I'll send it through within a business day.
Excel
RFP Compliance Matrix
Trace every requirement to a section, owner, evidence and review status. The single sheet I run every bid from.
Email request · .xlsx
Live · FreeBid/No-Bid Scorecard
10 questions, weighted. Instant score, verdict and the three highest-leverage actions to lift it. Saves teams from chasing work they were never going to win.
Run it now · in your browser →
WordCapability Statement Template
Two-pager that holds up in front of an evaluator. Drop in your content; the structure is solved.
Email request · .docx
ExcelSales Pipeline Tracker
Lightweight pipeline + forecasting sheet for SME sales teams. Built around the cadence I run with clients.
Email request · .xlsx
PDFFirst-90-Days Checklist
What a fractional Sales Director should deliver, week by week. With the artefacts you should expect on your desk.
Email request · .pdf
— Toolkit setup
Want me to set this up for your team?
AI Sales Toolkit setup tailored to your team. Custom prompt library, GPT workflow, recorded training and SOP. Optional monthly support. Contact me for pricing.