Government buyers increasingly have a focus on ensuring goods and services are sourced in a sustainable and environmentally responsible way, and they consider total cost of ownership, including environmental impact of disposal at the end of the good or product’s life.

In other words, the environmental impact of your business’ products will be factored into the overall value for money assessment undertaken by Government buyers, not just the upfront purchase price.

In some categories, such as waste management or building and construction, the tender will likely include specific environmental requirements or even mandatory requirements such as holding the relevant licences or accreditation. If this is the case for a tender you are bidding for, take care to ensure your bid response clearly shows how your business can meet these requirements.

What About Services?

Assessing the environmental impacts in a tender doesn’t just apply to physical goods or products. For businesses delivering services – you can demonstrate your commitment to a better environment in your bid by highlighting your business is carbon neutral, or successfully implemented an energy savings program to reduce your consumption.