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- [Bid ‘Kick Off & Strategy’ Session](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/insights/bid-strategy-kick-off/) - The Bid Kick-Off & Strategy (BKS) session reaffirms your bid pre-qualification and should clearly detail the way in which you will win the bid opportunity. If the approach is not clear, then proceeding with the opportunity should be re-evaluated. Agree The core bid team The project approach; including roles and responsibilities Your USPs and
- [Case Study - Virgin Care](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/case-studies/virgin-care/) - We sat down with Daniel Phillips, Commercial Project Director at Virgin Care. Virgin Care, part of the Virgin Group, provides over 400 services nationwide with a focus on community and primary healthcare and since 2006 they have treated more than 6 million people. Contracts Advance has been supporting Virgin Care since September 2015. Before Contracts
- [Final Review of Bid (Bid Review) before Submission](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/insights/final-bid-review/) - The final review should involve a critical assessment of the responses in-line with the published scoring system to ensure that maximum marks can be allocated to responses. The final review assessment ensures responses: Demonstrate the capability and capacity to deliver against requirements Provide clear and apparent supporting examples and evidence Clearly meet all specification criteria
- [Resource - Glossary of Bid Terms](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/insights/glossary-of-bid-terms/) - Glossary of Bid Terms Whether you’re new to the pre-bidding game or you’re just looking for a refresh; we’ve compiled a helpful glossary of the most used terms within our sector. Acceptance letter – Letter that creates an immediate binding contractual relationship between the Council and the successful tenderer prior to entering into a formal contract.
- [Pre-bid Activity](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/insights/pre-bid-activity/) - If you want and need to increase your bid win success, then we recommend in the majority of cases that your bid management process should not be starting at the tender release alert. In many cases, pre-bid activity is crucial to understanding your client’s requirements, their challenges, and the existing relationship they have with the
- [Bid Advisory versus freelance](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/insights/freelance-advisory/) - You might have stumbled across this article because you’re interested in acquiring bid management support (BMS). When it comes to BMS, broadly speaking, you’ve got two options; you can either hire freelance support or contract a bid management company. Now, the astute readers amongst us will probably guess where this article is going. “Contracts Advance
- [Insight paper - Public Sector Buying Patterns](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/insights/insight-paper-public-sector-buying-patterns/) - Introduction The purpose of this paper is to identify Public Sector spending patterns and identify factors that will help bidders to better understand the market and increase the chances of winning more contracts. Market reports and Contracts Advance data have been used to identify peaks in buying activity. These peaks can pressurise bidders, but they
- [Insight Paper - The Provider Selection Regime](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/insights/insight-paper-the-provider-selection-regime/) - What is the Provider Selection Regime? The Provider Selection Regime (PSR), which came into force on 1st January 2024, provides a new set of rules that all relevant authorities must follow when procuring certain healthcare services in England. Implemented under the Health and Social Care Act 2022, the PSR looks to transform healthcare services by
- [Insight Paper - Bid Qualification](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/insights/insight-paper-bid-qualification/) - Bid Qualification in Public Sector Tendering Navigating the fast-paced world of public sector bidding can be exhausting and often businesses can find themselves chasing every opportunity, delivering sub-par submissions and achieving low success rates. However, with accurate bid qualification this world can look very different. At Contracts Advance we advocate businesses ‘bid less, win more’.
- [How the General Election Might Impact the Procurement Act 2023](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/insights/how-the-general-election-will-affect-public-procurement/) - With the general election just around the corner, some businesses are concerned with how it will affect them, particularly when it comes to public procurement. In this insight paper we explore the impact general elections can have, including how the Procurement Act may be affected and how Contracts Advance can support during this time and
- [4 Crucial Tips to Strengthen Your Business Pipeline in Q3 and Q4](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/insights/4-crucial-tips-to-strengthen-your-business-pipeline-in-q3-and-q4/) - A year is a long time for a business. Changes in market conditions, legislation and even governments can flip your carefully laid-out business plan in a matter of moments, leaving unprepared business owners scrambling to pick up the pieces. That’s why it’s critical to maintain a robust, adaptable business pipeline that is flexible enough to
- [Public Sector Spending: A Look at the UK's March 2023 Budget](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/insights/public-sector-spending-and-procurement-2023-budget/) - Introduction This paper explores the announcements made in the UK’s March 2023 Budget, given by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, specifically focusing on public sector spending and any impact this may have on organisations bidding for public sector contracts. The Spring Budget begins to implement the Chancellor’s strategy to deliver long-term sustainable growth, focusing on four key
- [Case Study - Certes IT Service Solutions](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/case-studies/customer-case-study-certes/) - About Certes IT Service Solutions Certes has been established for nearly 40 years and helps organisations access the best Digital Solutions and IT Talent, as well as Technology based IT, Digital Resourcing and Project Solutions. About Simon Churan Prior to working as a Bid Consultant for Certes, Simon was the MD and worked for Certes
- [Case Study - Medac Pharma LLP](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/case-studies/customer-case-study-medac-pharma-llp/) - About Medac Pharma LLP Medac Pharma LLP specialises in product development and the treatment of diseases within the key areas of oncology, autoimmune and urology. About Lauren Barnham Lauren has worked for Medac Pharma for 10 years. She is responsible for tender management and oversees this process from start to finish. The Challenge When I
- [Bid Response Production-5 Key Points](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/insights/bid-response-key-points/) - When producing the responses within a bid, we propose there is a minimum of five points to consider which will lead to a high-scoring submission. Five Key Points to Consider: Acknowledge the question This will help you structure the response and provide focus. You want to front-load your big selling points. Acknowledging you understand
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- [Case Study - AkzoNobel](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/case-studies/case-study-akzonobel/) - Before Contracts Advance, how were you sourcing public sector contracts/ frameworks? We weren’t! We had a go to platform for Social Housing, but it didn’t give us access to the entire public sector. What were your frustrations prior to working this way? The platform dedicated to Social Housing gave us a huge amount of detail,
- [What is a bid manager?](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/insights/what-is-a-bid-manager/) - A bid manager performs a pivotal role in the generation of a response to a tendering opportunity. As a key member of the bid response team, the bid manager is generally responsible for ensuring the bid response addresses all aspects of what the customer is seeking. An effective bid manager ensures that the bid response:
- [Insight Paper - Can ChatGPT write a high-quality tender response?](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/insights/insight-paper-can-chatgpt-write-a-high-quality-tender-response/) - Introduction The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is driving change in how some businesses operate, offering new, quick and innovative ways of working. Tools such as ChatGPT are now widely used and whilst the benefits continue to gain much attention, so do the debates on its limitations. At Contracts Advance, we have seen an
- [Social Value FAQ](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/insights/social-value-faq/) - Social Value in Tenders Social value is an important aspect of business today. It refers to the broader impact of an organisation's activities on the community, economy and environment. It encompasses the positive contributions that businesses, public entities and non-profit organisations make beyond their financial performance. When it comes to public sector tendering, the importance
- [Insight Paper - The Procurement Act](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/insights/what-is-the-2024-procurement-act/) - What is the Procurement Act? The Procurement Act, which attained Royal Assent in October 2023 is set to come into force in October 2024, and looks to transform public procurement by reducing complexity, increasing flexibility and promoting transparency over public spending. In this insight paper, we delve into the key changes which will be bought
- [Case Study - Screwfix](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/case-studies/screwfix/) - We sat down with Matthew Emmerson, National Bids, Tenders & Framework Manager at Screwfix. Screwfix is the UK's largest multi-channel supplier of Trade Tools, Plumbing, Electrical, Bathrooms and Kitchens and operates 570 stores across the UK. Screwfix is owned by Kingfisher plc, an international home improvement company with 1,211 stores in 10 countries and £11.2
- [Case Study - Nacro](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/case-studies/nacro/) - We sat down with Chris Dare, Bid Coordinating Manager at Nacro. Nacro is a leading national social justice charity which house, educate, support and advise disadvantaged young people and adults. Before Contracts Advance how were you sourcing public sector contract/framework notices? We had a dedicated individual who committed 100% of their time to managing 150+
- [Case Study - Walker Construction](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/case-studies/walker-construction/) - We sat down with Kevin Hogwood, Director at Walker Construction (UK) Ltd. Walker Construction specialises in Civil Engineering, Building and Rail projects with an annual turnover of c.£40million. Before Contracts Advance how were you sourcing public sector contract/framework notices? We had a dedicated individual committed 100% of the time to manage 500+ portals. We also
- [Time To Skill Up?](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/insights/team-development/) - Time to skill up? Bids are expensive; complicated and risky. There will be one winner from 20 organisations who apply, normally 6 will be shortlisted and 3 invited to present. Every minute, pound, piece of paper and drop of sweat will be a write off for most of the participants. To bid for a large
- [To Bid Or Not To Bid](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/insights/to-bid-or-not-to-bid/) - Most articles relevant to tendering follow Shakespeare’s mantra “to bid or not to bid?”. It’s an important question. The outcome decides whether you spend weeks pouring everything into a submission, diverting time, money, and resource to ensure its completion to a high standard, or whether you decide not to bid, and potentially miss out on
- [Post-Brexit Public Sector Procurement](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/insights/post-brexit-procurement/) - As at the time of writing, Brexit has been delayed until 12 April 19 at the earliest (noting the condition the EU imposed that the deal has to be passed by Parliament, which if passed could bring a delay until 22 May 19). There are a number of options now on the table depending on
- [Basics of Pre-Bid Engagement](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/insights/pre-bid-engagement/) - Learn how to build relationships within the Public Sector Pre-bid engagement is the process of building a relationship with decision-makers and commissioners behind procurement teams before a contract comes out to market. Introducing yourself and your business on a personal level can open the opportunity to offer advice and best practice around the specification. This
- [Case Study - Synectics Security](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/case-studies/case-study-synectics-security/) - Before Contracts Advance how were you sourcing public sector contracts/frameworks? Prior to adopting and implementing Contracts Advance’s platform, our Bid Coordinators time utilisation was taken up with managing a vast amount of procurement portals to source potential new business opportunities. Our prior process was cumbersome and time consuming, and therefore Contracts Advance’s platform has created
- [Insight Paper - Understanding Your Market: The Key To Success](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/insights/insight-paper-understanding-your-market-the-key-to-success/) - For any business to be successful a comprehensive understanding of the market they operate in is key. When looking to win work with public sector bodies this is particularly true as well-informed decisions need to be made regarding which bids to pursue and which not to. Detailed insight and analysis are needed to make such
- [Why The Creation Of A Successful Bid Is More Than Writing](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/insights/more-than-just-bid-writing/) - We hear many clients asking for help with their bid submissions for both public and private sector contracts and generally they say they only want and require a bid writer to ‘produce’ the bid. For us having only a bid writer produce a bid, and potentially be working in isolation whilst doing so, isn't the
- [How to win bids](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/insights/how-to-win-bids/) - To win business within the public sector, and particularly contracts with the NHS, the relevant Commissioning Organisation will nearly always enter into a procurement process that ensures that their decision making is: Open and transparent and follows correct procurement rules e.g. OJEU Effective in that the best bid is selected (based on cost and quality)
- [Insight Paper - The impact of local elections on procurement](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/insights/insight-paper-the-impact-of-local-elections-on-procurement/) - Introduction This insight paper focuses on the potential effects of changes in council leadership particularly regarding council social value priorities, and how this could impact potential suppliers when bidding for council contracts. The UK local elections are planned for 4th May 2023 where 8,000 council seats are available to candidates. Polling data and political analysis
- [Insight Paper - The role of AI in bidding](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/insights/insight-paper-the-role-of-ai-in-bidding/) - The purpose of this paper This insight paper focuses on Artificial Intelligence (AI) as an emerging technology and how it might impact organisations that produce bids and proposals. The paper examines the potential pros and cons of integrating AI into a bid function and the wider organisation. How long has AI existed? AI is not
- [The Mystery Of Bidding](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/insights/bid-management-education/) - An occupation responsible for creating significant revenues in addition to sharing copious similarities with academic writing practices is never discussed in further education, why? I’ve studied business in the UK obtaining both BA (Hons) and MSc qualifications. As part of this journey, I studied abroad at a business academy, specialising in sales and marketing for
- [The Future Of Bid Writing](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/insights/bid-writing-future/) - With the announcement of scientists creating the first ‘living robots’ this past week it seems topical to ask, what does this mean for bid-writers? Whilst we’ve still got several decades before we start to see Sophia, the humanoid robot, at most major high street retailers, bid writing software tools are becoming more common. Pioneering
- [Importance of contract notification](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/uncategorized/importance-of-contract-notification/)
- [Winter Bid Clinic Slides](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/uncategorized/winter-bid-clinic-slides/) - CAA-Bid-Clinic-18.12.19
- [Case Study - Apogee](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/case-studies/apogee/) - We sat down with Matt Lemon, Head of Bids at Apogee. Apogee is Europe’s largest independent provider of print, document and process technology and outsource services. Before Contracts Advance how were you sourcing public sector contract/framework notices? A lot of our work comes through Public Sector frameworks. However, we are also conscious that from time
- [Contracts Advance Covid-19 Response ](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/insights/covid-19-response/) - COVID-19 – An offer of frontline support to our bid community Since we started back in 2008, saving our clients time and making their jobs easier has been at the forefront of everything we do. We’ve continued to build on this to support bid, sales and marketing teams to embrace a new way of working
- [The Mid-Bid Review](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/insights/mid-bid-review/) - The Mid-Bid Review is a milestone in the project to gather the relevant stakeholders and take stock of the current status/progress of the bid submission. The Mid-Bid Review should comprise of the four core areas outlined below; Ensure all Key Actions are being At this stage of the bid, there will have been numerous activities
- [A Government Update On Public Sector Procurements](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/insights/update-on-public-sector-procurement/) - As an update, we recommend you look at the two procurement policies the UK government published between 18 March and 20 March 2020. 1. PPN 01/20 (Responding to COVID-19) Procurement Policy Note 01/20: Responding to COVID-19 2. PPN 02/20 (Supplier relief due to COVID-19) Procurement Policy Note 02/20: supplier relief due to coronavirus (COVID-19) In
- [Top 5 Reasons: Why bidding for public sector opportunities in 2020 will become more important.](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/insights/public-sector-bidding-in-2020/) - Friday 13th December 2019 the Conservative Party won a landslide victory meaning their manifesto will come in to play. Investment in front-line services and infrastructure has been central to the government's core pledges as well as ‘getting Brexit done’ by 31st January. The below headlines suggest why this manifesto should have a positive impact on
- [Covid-19, A week in the life of a business owner](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/insights/covid-19-business-owner/) - It’s been without doubt the strangest week in my business life. Unprecedented, unparalleled – all the adjectives etc. etc. It started relatively normally on Monday with us heading towards a record month. Then at 5pm the government announces early stages of lockdown and the strong encouragement of remote working. By the next morning our planned
- [Financial Modelling](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/insights/financial-modelling/) - Financial Modelling/Product Pricing is crucial to the success of a bid submission. In many cases, the Financial Modelling/Product Pricing is assessed equal to, or greater than, the quality of responses and therefore you should give equal attention to both. Pre-bid engagement may likely help improve your understanding of the client’s financial expectations and should supplement
- [Bid Sign-Off & Continuous Process Improvement](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/insights/bid-sign-off/) - Contracts Advance: Bid Sign-Off & Continuous Process Improvement Following the final review, only minimal changes to be the bid should be required prior to final sign off before submission. The final document should be sent to the person(s) identified in the Bid Strategy with responsibility for sign off and approval. Submission should occur at least
- [Case Study - Ian Williams](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/case-studies/ian-williams/) - We with Amy Boothman, Bid Manager, and Bev Lane, Bid Coordinator, at Ian Williams. Ian Williams is one of the UK’s leading property services companies. It is at the forefront of providing services to the built environment with particular expertise in the social housing, education, and commercial sectors. Before Contracts Advance how were you sourcing
- [Case Study - Aquilant](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/case-studies/aquilant/) - We sat down with Lesley Lightbody, Customer Contracts & Pricing Team Leader at Aquilant. Aquilant is a leading provider of specialist healthcare and scientific products and services, providing outsourced sales, marketing, distribution and engineering for the medical and scientific sectors. Before Contracts Advance how were you sourcing public sector contract / framework notices? We were
- [What Is Social Value?](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/insights/what-is-social-value/) - “Social value” is a way of thinking about how scarce resources are allocated and used. It involves looking beyond the price of each individual contract and looking at what the collective benefit to a community is when a public body chooses to award a contract. Social value asks the question: ‘If £1 is spent on
- [Green Paper: Transforming public procurement](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/insights/procurement-green-paper/) - Why has the Green Paper been produced? The Green Paper is an ambitious drive from Government to achieve reform across Public Sector Procurement in the UK. Post the transition period of Brexit it is seen as an opportunity to overhaul the current procurement regime and provide a system more streamlined in approach that supports rather
- [Carbon Reduction Planning](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/insights/carbon-reduction-planning/) - It has never been more important to understand your carbon footprint and how to reduce it if you want to be successful in winning public sector contracts. This article sets out why bidders for public sector contracts should formulate a Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP), and what they need to do in three stages, including before
- [Case Study - Knight Frank](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/case-studies/case-study-testimonial-bid-manager-forum/) - Before Contracts Advance, how were you sourcing public sector contracts/ frameworks? Since I started with Knight Frank 5 years ago, we have always used Contracts Advance to source our public sector opportunities. What were the key factors that led you to Contracts Advance? We receive one daily alert via email from our Saved Search criteria
- [UNSPSC Codes: What are they and why are they important?](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/insights/unspsc-codes-what-are-they-and-why-are-they-important/) - Introduction This paper explores the origins of the Universal Standard Products and Services Classification (UNSPSC) codes, their benefits in UK procurement and bidding, and provides examples of how they are used. Potential challenges and limitations associated with UNSPSC codes are addressed and tips for implementation are provided. What are UNSPSC Codes? Procurement and bid professionals
- [Case Study - Whistlejacket](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/case-studies/case-study-whistlejacket/) - Before Contracts Advance, how were you sourcing public sector contracts/ frameworks? We were using the Contracts Finder portal; we had some keywords we would use and we had to sift through the notices ourselves to find ones that were relevant. What were your frustrations prior to working this way? There was of course the worry
- [Case Study - Switch2 Energy Limited](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/case-studies/case-study-switch2-energy-limited/) - Before Contracts Advance, how were you sourcing public sector contracts/ frameworks? Switch2 have been using Contracts Advance since 2021. Prior to this we had been sourcing contracts through a range of different methods, including other tender alert platforms, frameworks, checking portals and direct approach from clients such as Local Authorities. What were your frustrations prior
- [What are CPV codes?](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/insights/what-are-cpv-codes/) - CPV codes (otherwise known as Common Procurement Vocabulary codes) are a way of categorising contract notices in order to make them easier for suppliers and contracting authorities to find. With over 9,000 CPV codes defined, they can be complex to use, but once you’ve identified the ones that are relevant to your organisation they can
- [Find a Tender Service (FTS) - What's happening?](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/insights/find-a-tender-service-fts/) - The Government's new Find a Tender Service is due to go live on 1st January 2021. In this article we examine concerns about the transition away from the current EU Tenders Electronic Daily (TED) portal. How will businesses ensure they continue to receive tender information? With Brexit firmly on the horizon, many businesses are wondering
- [What is a VEAT?](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/insights/what-is-a-veat/) - What is a VEAT? If you haven’t heard of a VEAT — don't worry for you are not alone. A VEAT (Voluntary Ex-Ante Transparency Notice) can be published when a contracting authority has chosen a particular route to market. This route falls under the label of a closed competition tender. Have you ever been invited
- [Case Study - TTM Healthcare](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/case-studies/case-study-ttm-healthcare/) - Before Contracts Advance how were you sourcing public sector contracts/frameworks? Prior to having any solution in place, TTM were reliant on multiple portals and sources such as TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) with opportunities coming in via a centralised bids inbox. Back in 2015 TTM started to use a competitor and we had that subscription in

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- [Response Production](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/process/bid-process-4/)
- [The Financial Modelling/Product Pricing](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/process/bid-process-3/)
- [Bid 'Kick Off & Strategy' Session](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/process/bid-process-2/)

## Team

- [Lee](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/team/lee/) - Lee loves walking his dog and playing golf. You can find Lee either on the golf course or in the board room, failing that the 19th hole.
- [Simon](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/team/simon/)
- [Tim](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/team/tim/) - Coffee connoisseur, fine food lover and general globe trotter.
- [Duncan](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/team/duncan/)
- [Harrison C](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/team/harrison-c/)
- [Sofia](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/team/sofia/)
- [Cavan](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/team/cavan/)
- [Aaron](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/team/aaron/)
- [Amy](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/team/amy/)
- [Phil](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/team/phil/)
- [Steve M](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/team/stevem/)
- [Martin](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/team/martin/)
- [Noah](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/team/noah/)
- [Noah S](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/team/noah-s/)
- [Katie H](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/team/katie/)
- [Zak Davies](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/team/zak/)
- [Michelle](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/team/michelle/)
- [Rhys](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/team/rhys/)
- [Manny](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/team/manny/)
- [Joe P](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/team/joe/)
- [Demetra](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/team/demetra/)
- [Rich B](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/team/rich-2/)
- [Simona](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/team/simona/)
- [Oliver H](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/team/oliver-h/)
- [Harry](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/team/harry/)
- [Laura](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/team/laura/)
- [Emma](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/team/emma/)
- [Andreea](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/team/andreeea-nica/)
- [Madie](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/team/madie/)
- [Oliver](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/team/oliver/)
- [Daniel](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/team/daniel/)
- [Sam P](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/team/sam-2/)
- [Sam D](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/team/sam-3/)
- [Will](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/team/will/)
- [Siobhan](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/team/siobhan/)
- [Kamila](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/team/kamila/)
- [Courtney](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/team/courtney/)
- [Rebeca](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/team/rebeca/)
- [Tom L](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/team/tom-lowton/)
- [Louis](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/team/louis/)
- [Ashley](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/team/ashley/)
- [Tom](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/team/tom/)
- [Kate](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/team/kate/)
- [Rich J](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/team/rich/)
- [Charlie T](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/team/charlie-3/)
- [Luke](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/team/luke/)
- [Ronan](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/team/ronan/)
- [Chris](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/team/chris/)
- [Chrissy](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/team/chrissy/)
- [Christina](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/team/christina/)
- [Dan](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/team/dan-lockhart/)
- [Lydia](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/team/lydia/)
- [Julian](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/team/julien/)
- [Chris](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/team/chris-2/)
- [Karolina](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/team/karolina/)
- [Hakun](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/team/hakun/)
- [Sean](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/team/sean/)
- [Christian](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/team/christian/)
- [Steve](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/team/steve/)
- [Charlie](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/team/charlie/)
- [John](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/team/john/)
- [Jordan](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/team/jordan/)
- [Josh](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/team/josh/)
- [Craig](https://contractsadvance.co.uk/the-insight-hub/team/craig/) - A big foodie alongside the 3 girls in his life. As well as being a big fan of all sports from the safety of the armchair!

## Categories

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