BOLTON-based bid-management and procurement specialists, Thornton & Lowe, has enjoyed a stellar year, thanks to its ambitious expansion strategy, and supporting clients from the UK and internationally on more than £37 billion worth of funding.

With the financial landscape and procurement legislation changing, Thornton & Lowe, in Higher Bridge Street has been guiding both small and blue-chip clients through the tender minefield, giving them the opportunity to access funds, as well as making sure their submission is one step ahead of the competition.

Thornton & Lowe Director, Dave Thornton, said: “Our organisation is all about understanding what our clients need and are looking for, then showcasing the great work they do through a compelling bid.

“We have been working closely with our clients and partners to create submissions which are rich in relevant information, and armed to the teeth with evidence.

“This is then wrapped up in a nice package as it’s about the complete offering, both style and substance, and that’s what we aim to achieve.”

The team has been working with a variety of blue-chip and smaller companies including, SSE, Murphy Group, Interserve, Bosch, Pfizer, Northwest Aerospace Alliance, Kingdom Security, Mellor Coachcraft, London Hire DH Welton among others.

Bolton North East MP David Crausby said: “Small and medium sized businesses are the real engine of the country and their success is key to growing our economy. I am supporting local businesses and I’m pleased to hear that so many across the region are being helped to access the funding they need.”