Bids, Tenders and Proposals - Winning Business Through Best Practice

Harold Lewis

London and Sterling , VA

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First published in Great Britain and the United States in 2003 by Kogan Page Limited

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ISBN 0 7494 3860 6

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Harold Lewis is an independent consultant with more than 30 years' professional experience as a specialist proposal writer, technical editor and trainer. He is a leading authority on the development and writing of competitive tenders for professional services contracts and consultancy assignments. His extensive experience includes preparing successful bids for projects funded by international and regional development agencies, government departments, local authorities, research bodies and corporate organizations in the private sector.