The Fair Group is a leading provider of mental health therapy services through Faircare, delivering high-quality psychological support to individuals, businesses, and public sector organisations. Our services are designed to improve mental well‑being, workforce productivity, and clinical outcomes.
We are seeking an experienced Healthcare Bid Writer to lead on securing NHS, local authority, and government contracts. This role is integral to our growth strategy, ensuring Faircare Counselling is positioned as a preferred provider for mental health services within NHS frameworks and corporate healthcare partnerships.
Key Responsibilities
- Research, write, and submit high‑quality bids and tenders for NHS, government, and corporate healthcare contracts.
- Develop clear, compelling proposals that align with NHS commissioning priorities, mental health frameworks, and funding opportunities.
- Ensure all submissions meet NHS and government procurement requirements, including compliance with clinical governance, GDPR, and CQC standards.
Contract Acquisition & Market Analysis
- Identify upcoming tender opportunities within NHS Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), local councils, and public healthcare frameworks.
- Maintain an up‑to‑date pipeline of procurement opportunities, evaluating contract viability and strategic fit.
- Analyse competitor bids and market trends to enhance bid success rates.
Stakeholder Engagement & Compliance
- Work closely with NHS procurement teams, commissioners, and key decision‑makers to understand contract requirements.
- Collaborate with senior management, clinical teams, and finance to develop commercially viable proposals.
- Manage bid documentation, ensuring all supporting evidence, case studies, and accreditation details are relevant and up to date.
Performance Tracking & Continuous Improvement
- Monitor bid outcomes, track success rates, and implement improvements based on feedback from procurement panels.
- Develop a library of standard bid responses to streamline future applications.
- Contribute to strategic planning by advising on funding trends and new opportunities in the healthcare sector.
Candidate Requirements
- Proven experience in bid writing for healthcare, public sector, or social care contracts.
- Strong understanding of NHS procurement processes, commissioning frameworks, and funding models.
- Excellent writing skills with the ability to translate complex information into clear, persuasive content.
- Strong research and analytical skills to assess tender requirements and develop competitive bids.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
Salary & Benefits
- Remote working with flexible hours.
- Career progression opportunities within a rapidly expanding healthcare organisation.
- Exposure to high‑value NHS and government contracts, shaping mental health service provision at a national level.
- Commission and bonuses given on the size of the contract value.
- Experience in securing NHS contracts specifically for mental health services, IAPT frameworks, or psychological therapy provisions.
- Familiarity with G‑Cloud, NHS Shared Business Services (SBS), and Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS).
- Background in working with local authorities on healthcare commissioning.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience in bid writing, NHS procurement, and securing healthcare contracts.
The Fair Group is committed to improving mental health services across the UK. If you have the expertise to drive our success in winning public sector contracts, we look forward to your application.
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