<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">
  <channel>
    <title>Stratify | Strategic Bid &amp; Capture Consultancy</title>
    <link>https://stratifyx.co.uk</link>
    <description>Strategic insights, capture management, Position-to-Win frameworks, and defense procurement analysis from Stratify.</description>
    <language>en-gb</language>
    <copyright>Copyright 2026 Stratify Strategic Consultancy</copyright>
    <lastBuildDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:21:32 GMT</lastBuildDate>
    <atom:link href="https://stratifyx.co.uk/rss.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" />
    <item>
      <title>MEAT to MAT: How to Win with the Most Advantageous Tender</title>
      <link>https://stratifyx.co.uk/news/meat-to-mat-most-advantageous-tender</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">https://stratifyx.co.uk/news/meat-to-mat-most-advantageous-tender</guid>
      <description>A tactical bidding guide to transitioning from MEAT to MAT under the UK Procurement Act 2023, leveraging non-price criteria, social value, and evaluation flexibility.</description>
      <category>Procurement Act 2023</category>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>contact@stratifyx.co.uk (Stratify Strategy Team)</author>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>The SME Guide to Single Source Contract Regulations (SSCR) &amp; QDCs</title>
      <link>https://stratifyx.co.uk/news/single-source-contract-regulations-sscr-guide</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">https://stratifyx.co.uk/news/single-source-contract-regulations-sscr-guide</guid>
      <description>Navigating non-competitive MOD procurement: how SMEs can understand SSRO baseline profit rates, allowable costs, and QDC negotiations.</description>
      <category>Defense Procurement</category>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>contact@stratifyx.co.uk (Stratify Strategy Team)</author>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Bidding for MOD Contracts: Navigating DEFCON 658 &amp; Cyber Essentials</title>
      <link>https://stratifyx.co.uk/news/defcon-658-cyber-essentials-mod-bidding</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">https://stratifyx.co.uk/news/defcon-658-cyber-essentials-mod-bidding</guid>
      <description>A practical bidding guide to DEFCON 658, Cyber Risk Profiles, and SAQ completion for UK Ministry of Defence supply chains.</description>
      <category>Defense &amp; Cyber</category>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>contact@stratifyx.co.uk (Stratify Strategy Team)</author>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Net Zero Bidding: Understanding PPN 01/24 and PPN 06/21</title>
      <link>https://stratifyx.co.uk/news/net-zero-bidding-ppn-0124-vs-ppn-0621</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">https://stratifyx.co.uk/news/net-zero-bidding-ppn-0124-vs-ppn-0621</guid>
      <description>Understanding the critical differences between mandatory Carbon Reduction Plans under PPN 06/21 and contractual performance schedules under PPN 01/24.</description>
      <category>Net Zero &amp; Compliance</category>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>contact@stratifyx.co.uk (Stratify Strategy Team)</author>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>How to Use NSN &amp; FSC Codes to Unlock Defence Logistics Tenders</title>
      <link>https://stratifyx.co.uk/news/nato-stock-numbers-nsn-fsc-logistics</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">https://stratifyx.co.uk/news/nato-stock-numbers-nsn-fsc-logistics</guid>
      <description>How NATO Stock Numbers (NSN) and FSC codification via the UKNCB act as early market signals for MOD and cross-border allied defence tenders.</description>
      <category>Logistics &amp; NATO</category>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>contact@stratifyx.co.uk (Stratify Strategy Team)</author>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>How to Build a Public Sector Bid Pipeline</title>
      <link>https://stratifyx.co.uk/news/build-public-sector-bid-pipeline</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">https://stratifyx.co.uk/news/build-public-sector-bid-pipeline</guid>
      <description>A practical guide to building a stronger public sector bid pipeline using Find a Tender and Contracts Finder, from early signal detection to live bid management.</description>
      <category>Strategy &amp; PTW</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>contact@stratifyx.co.uk (Stratify Strategy Team)</author>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Find a Tender vs Contracts Finder</title>
      <link>https://stratifyx.co.uk/news/find-a-tender-vs-contracts-finder</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">https://stratifyx.co.uk/news/find-a-tender-vs-contracts-finder</guid>
      <description>Understanding the differences between the UK&apos;s primary procurement platforms and how to use both effectively under the Procurement Act 2023.</description>
      <category>Strategy &amp; PTW</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>contact@stratifyx.co.uk (Stratify Strategy Team)</author>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Pipeline Notices UK1 to UK4 Explained</title>
      <link>https://stratifyx.co.uk/news/pipeline-notices-uk1-to-uk4-explained</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">https://stratifyx.co.uk/news/pipeline-notices-uk1-to-uk4-explained</guid>
      <description>A guide to the new UK procurement notice structure under the Procurement Act 2023, replacing legacy PINs and Contract Notices.</description>
      <category>Strategy &amp; PTW</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>contact@stratifyx.co.uk (Stratify Strategy Team)</author>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>How to Calculate Your PWin Score (Formula)</title>
      <link>https://stratifyx.co.uk/calculating-pwin</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">https://stratifyx.co.uk/calculating-pwin</guid>
      <description>A step-by-step guide to calculating Probability of Win (PWin) for public sector bids, featuring formulas and illustrative examples.</description>
      <category>Strategy &amp; PTW</category>
      <pubDate>Sun, 23 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>contact@stratifyx.co.uk (Stratify Strategy Team)</author>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>UK Gov Procurement: Data Is Your Edge</title>
      <link>https://stratifyx.co.uk/news/uk-government-contracts-data-advantage</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">https://stratifyx.co.uk/news/uk-government-contracts-data-advantage</guid>
      <description>Leveraging the Procurement Act 2023 and advanced intelligence modelling to gain a data-driven advantage in public sector bids.</description>
      <category>Strategy &amp; PTW</category>
      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>contact@stratifyx.co.uk (Stratify Strategy Team)</author>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>AI in UK Procurement: Buyer &amp; Bidder Insights</title>
      <link>https://stratifyx.co.uk/ai-uk-procurement</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">https://stratifyx.co.uk/ai-uk-procurement</guid>
      <description>How AI is revolutionising government entities and the supply chain, including critical regulatory updates like PPN 017.</description>
      <category>Capture Strategy</category>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>contact@stratifyx.co.uk (Stratify Strategy Team)</author>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Position to Win: Boosting Bid Win Rates</title>
      <link>https://stratifyx.co.uk/position-to-win-guide</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">https://stratifyx.co.uk/position-to-win-guide</guid>
      <description>Why early engagement determines up to 80% of bid outcomes and how to benchmark your organisation against the competition.</description>
      <category>Strategy &amp; PTW</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>contact@stratifyx.co.uk (Stratify Strategy Team)</author>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Optimised Bid Pricing: High-Velocity Estimation</title>
      <link>https://stratifyx.co.uk/optimised-bid-pricing</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">https://stratifyx.co.uk/optimised-bid-pricing</guid>
      <description>Leveraging Top-Down, Bottom-Up, and Parametric modelling to engineer winning price points in blind bidding environments.</description>
      <category>Strategy &amp; PTW</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>contact@stratifyx.co.uk (Stratify Strategy Team)</author>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>MEAT Scoring in UK Procurement: Winning with VfM</title>
      <link>https://stratifyx.co.uk/news/meat-scoring-in-uk-procurement</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">https://stratifyx.co.uk/news/meat-scoring-in-uk-procurement</guid>
      <description>Demystifying the scoring frameworks used in UK public procurement and how to optimise your commercial strategy for each.</description>
      <category>Strategy &amp; PTW</category>
      <pubDate>Sat, 12 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>contact@stratifyx.co.uk (Stratify Strategy Team)</author>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>The Future of AI-Driven Capture Management</title>
      <link>https://stratifyx.co.uk/news/ai-capture</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">https://stratifyx.co.uk/news/ai-capture</guid>
      <description>Discover how machine learning is reshaping the way firms identify and win high-value strategic contracts.</description>
      <category>Strategic Insights</category>
      <pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>contact@stratifyx.co.uk (Stratify Strategy Team)</author>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Cultivating Decisive Thinkers in Hybrid Environments</title>
      <link>https://stratifyx.co.uk/news/hybrid-leadership</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">https://stratifyx.co.uk/news/hybrid-leadership</guid>
      <description>Effective coaching strategies for developing leadership talent across decentralised and remote teams.</description>
      <category>Leadership</category>
      <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>contact@stratifyx.co.uk (Stratify Strategy Team)</author>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Optimising the Procurement Lifecycle with Lean AI</title>
      <link>https://stratifyx.co.uk/news/lean-ai</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">https://stratifyx.co.uk/news/lean-ai</guid>
      <description>Reducing operational friction through process automation while maintaining a human-centric strategic approach.</description>
      <category>Process</category>
      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>contact@stratifyx.co.uk (Stratify Strategy Team)</author>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Cognitive Warfare: The New Corporate Battlefield</title>
      <link>https://stratifyx.co.uk/news/cognitive-warfare</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">https://stratifyx.co.uk/news/cognitive-warfare</guid>
      <description>Why information superiority is becoming the primary differentiator in competitive global markets.</description>
      <category>Market Watch</category>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>contact@stratifyx.co.uk (Stratify Strategy Team)</author>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Resilient Supply Chains in Volatile Geopolitics</title>
      <link>https://stratifyx.co.uk/news/resilient-supply-chains</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">https://stratifyx.co.uk/news/resilient-supply-chains</guid>
      <description>Adapting procurement strategies to maintain stability in a rapidly shifting international landscape.</description>
      <category>Operations</category>
      <pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>contact@stratifyx.co.uk (Stratify Strategy Team)</author>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Winning Business in Regulated Environments</title>
      <link>https://stratifyx.co.uk/news/regulated-procurement</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">https://stratifyx.co.uk/news/regulated-procurement</guid>
      <description>Navigating the complexities of government procurement with precision and compliance.</description>
      <category>Strategic Insights</category>
      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>contact@stratifyx.co.uk (Stratify Strategy Team)</author>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Navigating Executive Alignment in High-Stakes Pursuits</title>
      <link>https://stratifyx.co.uk/news/executive-alignment</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">https://stratifyx.co.uk/news/executive-alignment</guid>
      <description>Proven frameworks for keeping C-suite stakeholders synchronized during critical capture and proposal phases.</description>
      <category>Advisory</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>contact@stratifyx.co.uk (Stratify Strategy Team)</author>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Defence Sector Intelligence: Q4 Strategy Report</title>
      <link>https://stratifyx.co.uk/news/q4-defense-report</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">https://stratifyx.co.uk/news/q4-defense-report</guid>
      <description>A breakdown of emerging defence procurement trends and competitive dynamics shaping the year ahead.</description>
      <category>Market Watch</category>
      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>contact@stratifyx.co.uk (Stratify Strategy Team)</author>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>The Mechanics of Effective Red Teaming</title>
      <link>https://stratifyx.co.uk/news/red-teaming-mechanics</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">https://stratifyx.co.uk/news/red-teaming-mechanics</guid>
      <description>How to structure adversarial review sessions that uncover critical pursuit flaws before the client does.</description>
      <category>Methodology</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>contact@stratifyx.co.uk (Stratify Strategy Team)</author>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>The Decisive Edge: Speed as Strategy</title>
      <link>https://stratifyx.co.uk/news/decisive-edge</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">https://stratifyx.co.uk/news/decisive-edge</guid>
      <description>In high-stakes bidding, the fastest organisation often wins before the technical solution is even evaluated.</description>
      <category>Leadership</category>
      <pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>contact@stratifyx.co.uk (Stratify Strategy Team)</author>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Modular Capture: Deconstructing the Win</title>
      <link>https://stratifyx.co.uk/news/modular-capture</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">https://stratifyx.co.uk/news/modular-capture</guid>
      <description>Breaking down complex pursuit cycles into repeatable, high-velocity operational modules.</description>
      <category>Process</category>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>contact@stratifyx.co.uk (Stratify Strategy Team)</author>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Securing a £1.2B Infrastructure Defence Capture</title>
      <link>https://stratifyx.co.uk/news/infrastructure-case-study</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">https://stratifyx.co.uk/news/infrastructure-case-study</guid>
      <description>How Stratify&apos;s PTW and capture methodologies secured a landmark win against established incumbents.</description>
      <category>Case Study</category>
      <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>contact@stratifyx.co.uk (Stratify Strategy Team)</author>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Coaching High-Performance Pursuit Teams</title>
      <link>https://stratifyx.co.uk/news/coaching-pursuit-teams</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">https://stratifyx.co.uk/news/coaching-pursuit-teams</guid>
      <description>Building resilience, clarity, and execution speed in multi-disciplinary strategic bid units.</description>
      <category>Leadership</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>contact@stratifyx.co.uk (Stratify Strategy Team)</author>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>The Rise of Sovereign Procurement Centres</title>
      <link>https://stratifyx.co.uk/news/sovereign-procurement</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">https://stratifyx.co.uk/news/sovereign-procurement</guid>
      <description>Analysing the global shift towards protected, domestic-first supply chains in critical infrastructure.</description>
      <category>Market Watch</category>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>contact@stratifyx.co.uk (Stratify Strategy Team)</author>
    </item>
  </channel>
</rss>