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Tenders Direct: 30 Years of Excellence in Public Sector Procurement
ABERDEEN, Scotland, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Proactis Tenders proudly marks a significant milestone in the history of its market-leading public sector procurement tool, Tenders Direct. For three decades, Tenders Direct has been at the forefront of facilitating successful business relationships between suppliers and buyers in the public sector. The company enters 2024 celebrating 30 years of operation, reflecting on its remarkable journey and looking ahead to a future filled with continued innovation and success.
About Tenders Direct
Established in 1993, Tenders Direct has played a pioneering role in connecting UK businesses with lucrative opportunities within the public sector, enabling them to grow and thrive.
Transforming from a simple fax alert service in the 1990s into today’s comprehensive SaaS solution. Tenders Direct’s mission has always been to simplify access to public sector opportunities and support businesses in their efforts to secure contracts, and the team behind the product remains dedicated to finding new ways to add value for its customers.
A Legacy of Excellence
At the heart of Tenders Direct’s success lies its meticulous sourcing and categorisation Peer Review process, which was pioneered in the mid-90s.
Tenders are published by people, and sometimes requirements can only be deciphered by another human being. This process involves reviewing 1,000s of tenders each month, adding an extra level of assurance to customers, by improving the accuracy of the alerts they receive. Combined with the latest technology, this process makes Tenders Direct the UK’s leading provider of public sector tender opportunities.
Proactis Tenders has invested substantially in enhancements to Tenders Direct, improving the user experience and adding new functionality, positioning the tool as a vital and integrated part of an organisation’s business development processes.
“While technology plays a crucial role in our operations and user experiences, we believe the human touch is no less important. We take pride in assigning a dedicated account manager to each of our customers, ensuring conversations and personalised support remain central to our approach,” continued Debbie Mackenzie, Managing Director. “We combine the power of technology with a personal touch – and this approach has stood the test of time.”
Looking to the Future
Not content to rest on their laurels, however, the team at Proactis Tenders recognises the immense future potential of technologies that are already starting to disrupt business. As Tenders Direct enters its fourth decade, the company has exciting plans ahead.
“We have achieved our success by continuously adapting and incorporating new technologies into our products, equipping our customers with the tools they need to find and win work with the Public Sector,” stated Steven Smith, Product Manager. “Our Product Roadmap makes use of machine learning and other AI technologies to ensure our customers receive the most relevant and high-quality tenders in a timely manner.”
Dale Charite, Sales Manager, commented on this milestone, saying:
“Reaching the 30-year milestone is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team, as well as the trust and support of our customers. We are excited about the future and committed to our mission to help businesses navigate the evolving public sector procurement landscape with even greater success.”
30/30 Anniversary Offer
As part of their 30th anniversary celebrations, Tenders Direct are offering businesses a 30% discount on a unique package containing everything needed to find and win more public sector contracts.
This anniversary package will save businesses £1,760 and contains: a 30-month tender alert subscription, 3 Training Course Credits and 8 Hours of Tendering Consultancy Services.
Businesses interested in finding more new business opportunities should take advantage of this offer, or at least enquire about the services. Tenders Direct will assess the tendering capabilities of any business that enquires, and review the opportunities available in the public sector, to determine if the public sector market is right for them.
The 30/30 Anniversary Offer costs £3,990, and full details can be found here: https://www.tendersdirect.co.uk/30-30-anniversary-offer/.
About Tenders Direct:
Tenders Direct is a market-leading procurement solution, connecting businesses with contract opportunities in the public sector, empowering them to make informed decisions, win contracts and achieve business growth.
Tenders Direct is developed and supported by Proactis Tenders Limited, a subsidiary of Proactis Limited, one of the leading providers of Business Spend Management software solutions to the mid-market.
Media contact:
Noel Vassallo
Content Marketing Executive
Proactis Tenders
noel.vassallo@proactis.com
+44 7732 118286
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WEST ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., March 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Great Bay Insurance Group (the “Group”), a leading provider of coastal homeowners’ insurance in New Jersey, today announced the following leadership changes. Timothy J. Byrne, Jr., has been named as President of the Group and Ronald R. Lovatt has been named President of Great Bay Insurance Company, a wholly owned affiliate of the Group.
Mr. Byrne Jr. has nearly 15 years of industry experience and previously served as the Group’s Chief Operating Officer overseeing the Groups operations and underwriting strategies.
Mr. Timothy J. Byrne, Sr., Chief Executive Officer of the Group, added, “I’m excited to announce the promotion of Tim Jr. to the role of President of The Great Bay Insurance Group and Ron to the role of President of Great Bay Insurance Company. Tim Jr. and Ron have been an integral part of the Group since its founding in 2019.”
As President, Tim Jr. will provide oversight for all corporate support functions and will continue to report to Tim Sr.
Mr. Byrne Jr. holds a BS in Economic and Mathematics from the University of Vermont, an MBA in Risk Management and Insurance from St. John’s University and holds a CPCU designation.
Mr. Lovatt has 40 years of broad insurance industry experience in leadership capacities with international, national, regional and start-up insurance companies. Ron is a founding member of The Great Bay Insurance Group, working with Tim Sr. & Tim Jr. to launch Great Bay in late 2019. Ron currently serves as Chief Underwriting Officer & Chief Claims Officer for The Great Bay Insurance Group, has an MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting & Marketing from Miami University.
Contact:
Investor Relations
Brian Schleider, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
609-434-2000, x102
brian.schleider@greatbayinsure.com
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Forward Global responds to surge in UK shareholder activism with launch of UK Corporate Contests Practice
LONDON, March 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — International risk management firm Forward Global launched its UK Corporate Contests Practice on Tuesday in response to what is described as “all-time high of shareholder activism” in London and Paris.
Speaking ahead of the launch on Tuesday night, Brendan Foo, Partner and Global Head of Corporate Contests at Forward Global, said “As activism gains currency as an asset class, savvy investors are looking toward the UK and Europe to generate alpha. Indeed, in 2025 alone, we have seen an unprecedented demand for our services not just in our traditional strongholds of the US and Canada, but also in the UK and Europe. This reflects the surge in activist (and active) engagements, with which our team is uniquely well-placed to assist.”
Forward Global’s Corporate Contests Practice was established to meet demand from law firms, investors, and advisers to provide a comprehensive suite of services to support companies in high-stakes shareholder engagements. In keeping with the firm’s established activism practice in the US, the new London offering will deliver investigative and intelligence work such as vetting board nominees, relationship mapping, scrutinizing the track records of both incumbents and challengers, and conducting deep-dive reputation analyses. In Europe, Forward Global’s Patrice Lambert-de Diesbach offers clients battle-tested expertise in investor relations and financial communications.
Shareholder activism in the UK has expanded significantly, with campaigns becoming more frequent and sophisticated. In 2023, the number of new public activist campaigns in Europe surged by 68%, with the UK remaining a primary target. US-based activist investors have also increased their focus on UK firms, launching 40% of all UK activist campaigns in 2024. With contested boardroom battles and regulatory shifts on the rise, the expansion of Forward Global’s Corporate Contests practice into the UK is well-timed, equipping issuers with the intelligence and strategies needed to navigate this evolving landscape.
The firm launched the new practice at an exclusive gathering at the International Institute of Strategic Studies in London, bringing together leading voices from the shareholder activism space to discuss the evolving landscape of transatlantic shareholder activism.
The panel discussion, featuring Brendan Foo, Patrick J. McHugh of Okapi Partners, and Sebastian Fain of Freshfields, explored critical considerations for US investors entering the UK market and vice versa, differences in engagement styles across jurisdictions, and strategies for issuers to proactively engage with both activist and active investors. Panelists also examined the impact of anti-DEI and ESG sentiment on investor relations in the UK, as well as how issuers can adapt to evolving regulatory and institutional expectations.
John Watts, Managing Partner of Forward Global UK, added, “Forward Global’s new UK Corporate Contests Practice is designed to provide companies with the strategic intelligence and investigative depth needed to navigate an increasingly complex activist landscape. Our team is committed to equipping clients with the tools to engage proactively with investors, safeguard their strategic interests, and strengthen shareholder relations across Europe.”
Notes for Editors
Forward Global is an international group, with its historic headquarters in France, boasting five main offices in Paris, Brussels, London, Miami, and Washington. As a leading player in risk management with over 450 employees and 30 partners, Forward Global offers an integrated approach across the three major risks: digital, economic, and informational.
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NEW YORK, March 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today’s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins.
Alison Kosik delivers the pre-market update on March 14th
- Investors welcomed a cooler-than-expected Producer Price Index reading for the month of February as tariff talk continues out of Washington D.C.
- Attention shifts to the Federal Reserve decisions coming next week as inflation data suggests the rate of inflation growth could be slowing.
- S&P 500 looks to rebound after ending yesterday in correction territory, which is a decline of at least 10% from a recent high.
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