Heku

Name

Heku

Legal name

Heku Limited

Website

https://heku.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bid Writing and Tender Management Services

NAICS

Other Support Services (5619), Document Preparation Services (561410)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741), Services-Help Supply Services (7363)

akta.pro primary industry

Procurement Helpdesk & Stakeholder Support (BPAAAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Contract Administration Support (PO/Contract Compliance) (BPAAAJAE)

Keywords

• Bid writing services
• Tender management consultancy
• Public sector procurement
• PQQ support services
• Contract mobilisation support

Headquarters

HQ city

Scarborough

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tender/Bid Writing Services: Professional services revenue from writing, reviewing, and managing tender submissions for clients. Services include PQQ/Selection Questionnaire support, full tender document preparation, bid review, social value strategy development, and contract mobilisation support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Heku is a UK-based tendering support and bid writing consultancy that prepares PQQ/selection questionnaires, full tender documents, bid reviews, social value strategies, and contract mobilisation support for organisations bidding on public and private sector contracts. Services span the full bid lifecycle from pre-bid readiness assessment and tender process guidance through to contract start-up and post-award evaluation feedback. Engagements are delivered by Development Director Claire Artley, supported by trusted associates, and are tailored to individual tender requirements across sectors including waste management, healthcare, social care, education technology, and construction.

Product overview

Heku is a tender support and bid writing services company offering a comprehensive suite of professional services to help organisations win public and private sector contracts. The core offerings include Bid Writing and Review services for crafting compelling tender responses, PQQ/Selection Questionnaire Support for meeting qualifying criteria, and Tendering Process Guidance covering the full bid lifecycle. Additional services encompass Contract Start-up Support for mobilisation, Social Value Strategies for developing competitive social impact proposals, Bid Training and Workshops for team development, and Pre-Bid Assessment to evaluate bid readiness. Services are delivered across multiple sectors including environmental/waste management, healthcare/social care, education technology, electrical services, and children's services. The company does not offer a software platform but provides human-driven consultancy services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bid Writing and Review Professional bid writing and tender response preparation service that helps organisations craft compelling submissions for public and private sector contracts, including full document drafting, bid review, and writing support for specific sections.
• PQQ/Selection Questionnaire Support Support with pre-qualification questionnaires and selection questionnaires to help clients meet qualifying criteria and progress through the initial stages of tender opportunities.
• Tendering Process Guidance End-to-end guidance through the complete tendering process including pre-bid checks, submission management, and post-submission evaluation feedback.
• Contract Start-up Support Mobilisation and transition support during early contract implementation, including performance management setup and staff training for the new contract.
• Social Value Strategies Development of social value proposals covering climate change measures, carbon footprint reduction targets, and community impact plans to strengthen tender submissions.
• Bid Training and Workshops Training programs and workshops that help client teams understand procurement regulations and improve internal bidding processes.
• Pre-Bid Assessment Bid readiness assessment to evaluate organisational preparedness and identify the policies, procedures, and work required before tendering.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over £700 million in contracts won for clients across multiple sectors
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• AM Bid: UK bid writing consultancy that helps organisations prepare winning tender submissions across sectors. Closely comparable in service scope and customer profile to Heku.
• Executive Compass: UK tender writing and bid management firm serving public and private sector clients. Comparable in delivery model and end markets to Heku.
• Bid Solutions: UK-based bid management consultancy providing tender writing, bid training, and related procurement support services. Directly comparable in offering and target market to Heku.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/heku-limited

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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