PQQ and Selection Questionnaire Support
Get through the gate. We write compliant, well evidenced pre qualification submissions that give you the strongest chance of reaching the invitation to tender stage.
What Is a PQQ or Selection Questionnaire?
A PQQ (Pre Qualification Questionnaire) or Selection Questionnaire (SQ) is the first stage of a restricted procurement process. Buyers use it to assess whether suppliers meet the minimum standards required to be invited to tender.
It typically covers financial standing, relevant experience, technical capability, policies and procedures, insurance, and workforce credentials. Scoring poorly at this stage means you never reach the ITT, regardless of how competitive your pricing or delivery model may be.
This is where many capable suppliers lose opportunities — not because they lack the ability to deliver, but because their written evidence does not clearly demonstrate it. That is where we come in.
What We Cover
Financial Standing Evidence
Presenting turnover, insurance certificates, credit references, and financial statements in the format buyers require.
Relevant Experience and Case Studies
Writing contract summaries that demonstrate capability, scale, and relevance to the opportunity.
Policies and Accreditations
Organising health and safety, equality and diversity, environmental, and modern slavery documentation.
Safeguarding and DBS
Structuring safeguarding policies, DBS procedures, and workforce vetting evidence for regulated sectors.
Quality Management
Presenting ISO certifications, quality assurance processes, and continuous improvement evidence.
Insurance and Indemnity
Compiling employers liability, public liability, professional indemnity, and product liability evidence.
Common PQQ Mistakes We Fix
Generic company descriptions
Tailored capability statements referencing the buyer's requirements and evaluation criteria.
Outdated insurance certificates
Current certificates with correct cover levels, verified against tender minimum requirements.
Case studies that miss the brief
Evidence mapped to the specific selection criteria with measurable outcomes highlighted.
Missing mandatory exclusion declarations
Complete declarations covering fraud, corruption, modern slavery, and tax compliance.
Policy documents that exceed page limits
Concise policy summaries written to fit word or page limits without losing key content.
How It Works
Send Us the PQQ or SQ
Upload the buyer's questionnaire through our portal along with your company details and supporting documents.
We Write Your Responses
Our bid writers prepare compliant, well structured responses covering every section, mapped to the evaluation criteria.
You Review and Submit
Review the draft, request any changes, then submit your response to the buyer with confidence.
Need Full Bid Writing Support?
If you have passed the PQQ stage and need support writing your ITT response, our bid writing service covers the full tender response from quality questions through to pricing narratives.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a PQQ and a selection questionnaire?
They are essentially the same thing. PQQ (Pre Qualification Questionnaire) was the traditional term. Since 2016, the UK government standardised the process under the name Selection Questionnaire (SQ). Many buyers and suppliers still use both terms interchangeably.
How long does it take to prepare a PQQ or SQ response?
Most selection questionnaire responses take between three and five working days, depending on complexity and whether your policies and case studies need updating. We recommend engaging us as early as possible to allow time for evidence gathering.
Do you write the responses or do we provide drafts?
We write the responses from scratch based on your company information, policies, and case study details. You review and approve before submission. We handle the writing so you can focus on running your business.
Can you help if we have been rejected at PQQ stage before?
Yes. We review your previous submissions to identify where scores fell short, then rewrite your responses to address gaps in evidence, structure, and compliance. Many clients come to us after unsuccessful self-prepared submissions.
What information do you need from us?
We need the PQQ or SQ document from the buyer, your company details, insurance certificates, relevant case studies or project references, policies (health and safety, equality, environmental), and any accreditations or certifications you hold.
Do you support PAS 91 pre qualification for construction?
Yes. PAS 91 is the standard pre qualification questionnaire for the construction sector. We regularly prepare PAS 91 submissions covering financial standing, health and safety competence, and environmental management.
Ready to Strengthen Your PQQ Submissions?
Stop losing opportunities at the pre qualification stage. Let our bid writers prepare submissions that get you to the next round.