The history of Tender Writing in Australia is continually transitioning, shaped by developments in tech, stricter regulations, and shifting economic markets in business. As organisations strive to improve their companies and win bids, it helps to understand the trends of the past and how they will shape the industry now and into the future. While tender writing was not yet widely recognised as a specialised profession, the need for clear, persuasive writing to win bids began to gain attention by the 1980s. Before that, tender writing was less prevalent, and the way to be successful in acquiring grants had varying processes during both the industrial revolution and post-war times. In the 80s, businesses started formalising bid teams or designating tender writing staff to construct tenders, laying the groundwork for the professionalisation of tender writers seen in later decades. Tenders began to be published in weekly newspapers, and 20-year government contracts came about durin...
