Published 11 February 2026 by eSourcingData
A method statement is the part of a tender where you explain how you will actually deliver the requirement. Winning method statements answer the question precisely, describe your approach step by step and prove it will work with evidence, all within the buyer's stated limits.
A method statement, sometimes called a quality or technical response, asks you to describe your approach to delivering a specific part of the contract. It sits within the quality-scored section of a tender and is marked against the buyer's criteria and marking scheme.
The evaluator is looking for confidence that you understand the requirement and have a credible, deliverable plan. That means your answer needs to be practical and specific to this contract, not a generic description of how your organisation normally works.
Break the question into its component parts before writing. A question that asks how you will mobilise, manage quality and handle risk contains three distinct things to answer. Miss one and you cap your possible score, however good the rest of the answer is.
Note the word or page limit and the weighting. These tell you how much detail to give and where to invest your effort. Plan your answer around the sub-questions so every marked element has a clear home in your response.
Set out your approach as a logical sequence: what you will do, in what order, and who is responsible. A clear structure with signposted headings helps the evaluator follow your logic and find each point they need to score.
Be specific about methods, tools, timescales and resources. Instead of saying you will "ensure quality", describe the checks, roles and frequencies you will use. Concrete detail demonstrates competence and gives the evaluator reasons to award higher marks.
Claims alone do not score well. Support your approach with evidence that it works: comparable contracts where you used the same method, outcomes achieved, and lessons applied. Short, relevant examples turn a plausible plan into a credible one.
Address risk honestly. Identify the main risks to delivery and explain how your approach mitigates them. Evaluators reward bidders who anticipate problems and show a controlled response, because it reduces the perceived risk of awarding you the contract.
Lead with your answer, then explain and evidence it. Use the question wording in your headings so the evaluator can map your response to the marking scheme. Keep paragraphs short and language plain, and use tables or diagrams where they communicate faster and the ITT allows.
Finish by checking your answer against the question and the limits. Confirm you have addressed every sub-question, stayed within the word or page count and included the evidence required. A tidy, complete method statement is far easier to award full marks to.
Structure method statements that evaluators can score
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Try BidWriter freeWhat is a method statement in a tender?
A method statement is a quality response that explains how you will deliver a specific part of the contract. It is scored against the buyer's criteria and marking scheme within the quality section of the tender.
How long should a method statement be?
Only as long as the ITT allows. Buyers set word or page limits per question. Answer every sub-question fully within the limit, because content beyond it may not be read.
What should a method statement include?
A clear step-by-step approach, named responsibilities, timescales, quality and risk controls, and evidence from comparable contracts that proves the approach works in practice.
How do I get top marks on a method statement?
Answer every scored sub-question directly, mirror the question wording, describe your approach in specific detail and evidence each claim with relevant examples and outcomes.
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