Stephen Murphy Email & Phone Number

As a seasoned Bid Leader with over seven years of experience in bids and tenders, I excel in developing and executing strategic bid strategies that align with company goals and drive growth. I have a strong track record of leading high-performing teams, securing funding, and building robust stakeholder relationships, particularly within the education sector. In my current role at The Skills Network, I support the full lifecycle of tendering activities, from early opportunity identification to successful submissions, managing a talented bid writing team and collaborating closely with Executive Directors.Throughout my career, I have consistently delivered results under pressure, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail and a deep understanding of market conditions and buyer needs. I am passionate about developing winning proposals and have secured over £26 million in funding in the last two years alone. This includes £7.1 million through the Department for Education's Skills DPS in December 2023 and securing TSN’s first ever £2.5m ESFA direct contract for AEB delivery.Key Highlights:Expert in bid strategy development, strategic planning, and market analysis.Proven leadership in managing bid teams and aligning tender activities with strategic business goals.Extensive experience in end-to-end bid management, including solution development, stakeholder engagement, and compliance with tender requirements.Successfully securing growth over and above agreed annual funding targets for The Skills Network.Skills & Expertise:Developing high performing teamsBid and tender managementStrategic planning and market analysisHigh-stakes proposal writing and editingTeam leadership and performance analysisStakeholder relationship managementKPI reporting and pipeline forecastingI am always eager to connect with like-minded professionals and procurers to explore opportunities. Feel free to connect or reach out to discuss how we can work together.

Listed skills include Microsoft Office, Project Management, Leadership, Strategic Planning, and 8 others.

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  Sunderland College