Frameworks Advisor – Bid Manager - 3 month contract- part time - £170 p/d - #2197262

Frameworks Advisor – Bid Manager - 3 month contract- part time - £170 p/d

Working pattern: Part-time – 3 days per week

About the role

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Frameworks Advisor or Bid Manager to take ownership of our public-sector framework portfolio and support a growing number of live framework applications.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong public-sector framework experience who enjoys bringing structure to complex projects, coordinating multiple stakeholders and ensuring that deadlines and deliverables are met.

You will play a key role in establishing a clear overview of existing framework appointments, identifying outstanding actions and ensuring that framework requirements are effectively managed. Alongside this, you will work closely with Bid Leads and internal teams to coordinate new framework applications, ensuring submissions are accurate, compliant and delivered on time.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who can quickly get up to speed, work independently and confidently drive activity forward.

Key responsibilities

Review existing framework records, documentation and correspondence to establish the status of current and historic framework appointments.

Develop and maintain a comprehensive framework register, capturing appointments, key contacts, contractual requirements, deadlines, renewal dates and outstanding actions.

Coordinate live framework applications, developing submission plans, compliance matrices and evidence schedules.

Work closely with Bid Leads and internal stakeholders to gather information, manage contributions and ensure deadlines are achieved.

Collate supporting documentation, including policies, accreditations, certificates, financial information, CVs, case studies and client references.

Coordinate input from Finance, Legal and external partners where required.

Maintain accurate records, version control, portal access and audit trails.

Support the preparation, review and submission of framework applications.

Monitor framework correspondence, reporting requirements, renewals and upcoming opportunities.

Organise and maintain reusable bid content and supporting evidence.

Identify potential compliance gaps, risks and areas requiring attention, escalating issues where necessary.

Develop a consistent framework-management process and ensure a smooth handover into business-as-usual operations.

About you

We are looking for someone who is highly organised, motivated and proactive, with the confidence to take ownership and drive activity forward.

You will be comfortable working in a busy environment, managing competing priorities and bringing structure to information held across different teams and systems. You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders and ensure people deliver against agreed deadlines.

Essential experience and skills:

Demonstrable experience coordinating UK public-sector framework applications, appointments or renewals. This is essential; general bid or administrative experience alone will not be sufficient.

Strong project-management skills, with experience delivering complex, deadline-driven tenders or cross-functional projects.

A good understanding of public-sector procurement processes, framework requirements and submission procedures.

Ability to interpret procurement documentation, contractual obligations and award criteria, translating these into clear delivery plans.

Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.

Strong stakeholder-management skills and the confidence to chase contributions, challenge constructively and escalate risks.

Excellent written communication, editing and quality-assurance skills.

Commercial awareness, with the ability to assess framework opportunities, strategic fit, pricing, capacity and risk.

Experience coordinating financial, commercial, legal, technical and compliance information.

A proactive approach, strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently.