Thomas de Hertog
Medeoprichter TenderRender
Thomas is medeoprichter van TenderRender. Het afgelopen jaar sprak hij ruim 300 bidmanagers en aanbestedingsprofessionals. Wat hij daar hoorde vormt de basis voor deze artikelen: sneller schrijven, winnen op kwaliteit en je tenderkennis vastleggen.
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15 artikelenWriting tenders with AI: step-by-step plan to increase your chances of winning
Writing a tender with AI is done in five steps: (1) collect your sources and build a library of previous tenders, (2) create a strategic outline with winning themes per…
Fill out tender forms and Inquiries Notes faster with AI
Completing tender forms and work on the Note of Information (NvI) takes more time than most teams admit.
Capturing procurement knowledge: stop being dependent on a single person
In many SMEs, all procurement knowledge resides in one or two people. They know which winning themes work, where the best texts are, how the process runs and what the assessor wants to see.
Altura alternatives: the best bid management tools compared [2026]
If you are looking for an alternative to Altura, the best choice depends on what you need. If you want to write more easily and quickly and have your application reviewed before submission, then…
Best AI bid management software [2026]: the complete comparison
The number of tenders continues to grow and the texts become more important. At the same time, more and more companies are working without their own tender desk: the bid manager often does it on the side.
The best tender management tools [2026]
The best tender management tools for public procurement in 2026 are TenderRender, Altura, Brainial, TenderApp, Mercell, Tenderwolf, Sequesto and TenderB.
Brainial vs Altura vs TenderRender: which AI tender tool to choose? [2026]
If you are looking for an AI tool for tenders, you will quickly come to Brainial and Altura. The question below is usually not who is the biggest, but which tool helps you get a better…
Why ChatGPT falls short for tenders (and when you need a specialized tool)
ChatGPT is strong for tenders. It helps you write a first draft faster, organize ideas and make texts more readable.
Review and score tenders with AI before submission
An AI tender review checks your submission against the award criteria before you submit, so you can fix weak answers while there is still time.
How to build a tender library that actually works
A tender library turns previous winning answers, evidence and buyer feedback into reusable material for future submissions.
The vision behind AI tender software: from assistant to AI colleague
The next step for AI tender software is not another dashboard, but software that takes real work off the bid team while keeping people in control.
Why did I lose the tender? What the award decision does not tell you
An award decision explains the result, not every weakness in your submission. Learn how to read it and improve before the next deadline.
What is bid management software?
Bid management software helps teams find, qualify, write, review and submit tenders without starting from a blank page every time.
Who uses TenderRender?
TenderRender is used by organisations that regularly submit tenders and win on the quality of their written answers.
Win tenders on quality, not only on price
Most tenders are not won on the lowest price alone. Learn how to raise your quality score with win themes, proof and review.
Want to see what TenderRender can do with your tender? Book a demo.
