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Scaling Bid Operations in 2026

Tom Harwood
CEO

Our vision for scaling bids

Efficiency isn't just a buzzword, it's a competitive advantage. When I look at the bidding landscape, I see organisations constrained not by opportunity but by their ability to respond. Bids are lost not because teams lack expertise, but because manual processes waste time and energy.

Our vision is simple: scale bids and other document heavy processes without hiring a small army.

The Cost of Manual Processes

A 200-page RFP dropping at 4 p.m. shouldn't trigger panic. Teams scramble across fragmented folders, copy-pasting from old documents and chasing subject-matter experts for updates. This busywork burns budget and pushes deals into the next quarter. Modern (2026) agentic AI practices change the equation.

How We Scale Without Hiring

At Answertree, we built a system that centralises content and automates the entire document creation process. Our Agentic Search understands context and surfaces the right answer, even from messy Word or PDF files. Agentic Smart Templates generate compliant, designed documents in your format with full automation (not templates you fill in), but complete proposals built from your approved content. Auto-Fill completes forms, tables and portals accurately. Role-based workflows ensure the right people review the right sections, eliminating bottlenecks.

By removing manual touchpoints, we enable existing teams to handle more bids. Organisations using Answertree report faster turnarounds, higher win rates and a better work–life balance for their people. That's what scaling without headcount looks like.

Our Mission

We didn't set out to build "yet another RFP tool." We set out to reshape how people work. There's a gulf between AI that helps with searching and copywriting and a truly agentic approach that automates entire document workflows. We believe that AI and automation should empower humans, not replace them. By removing friction, we let experts shine, proposals tell a stronger story and businesses grow. Our mission is to give every team the tools to compete and win no matter their size.

Why Customers love Answertree

"We explored several AI Bid tools, and Answertree quickly became the standout choice. Its intuitive design, brand consistency and focus on bid teams align perfectly with our needs. The responsiveness and support from their team have been excellent, and we’re excited to launch the platform.
Stephanie Leigh
Group Marketing Director
GO INSPIRE, a Xerox Company