Thornton & Lowe - Bolton

Steven H.

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We’ve worked with Thornton & Lowe for over 20 years, and during that time, they’ve played an integral role in the growth and success of our business. From the very start when it was just Dave Thornton working from his back room to the nationally recognised bid writing consultancy they are today, their journey has been nothing short of remarkable, and we’ve been fortunate to grow alongside them.

Dave and his team have supported us across all areas of tendering and business development. They’ve not only monitored upcoming opportunities and ensured we were always ahead of the curve, but they’ve also written and project-managed countless successful bids on our behalf. Their understanding of public sector procurement, combined with their ability to articulate our value in a compelling, structured, and compliant way, has given us a huge competitive edge.

What sets Thornton & Lowe apart isn’t just their technical ability it’s the relationship. They take the time to truly understand your business, your people, and your goals. Over the years, we’ve relied on them not only for bid writing, but also for broader strategic support, including branding, SEO, website development, and social media content. In all areas, they’ve been professional, proactive, and passionate about helping us grow.

As we’ve expanded, ultimately becoming the largest provider in our sector in the UK, we’ve never lost sight of how important Thornton & Lowe’s support has been to that journey. Their scale may have grown with over 50 bid writers now supporting clients across the UK but the personal touch has remained. Dave in particular continues to be a trusted advisor and sounding board.

In short, if you are looking for a long-term strategic partner to support your bids, tenders, and wider business growth, Thornton & Lowe are exceptional. And as for Dave Thornton well, he should seriously consider going into politics. With the knowledge, integrity, and drive he’s shown over the years, I genuinely believe he’d make an outstanding Mayor of Bolton.

Emma C.

What a great bunch! Helped us secure a number of contracts which have turned our business around. I also attended a bid-writing course which was very insightful and give me lots of tools and pointers when it comes to writing our bids - Not just bid-writing though they've assisted with a number of other projects which are all having a positive impact on our business

Chelsie H.

Really good course. Wasn't sure what to expect from the day but Charles was super engaging, human and approachable. I thought the course would be dry but it was far from it. Would recommend to anyone looking to develop themselves individually or their team. Will certainly be back for more courses!

Frg Y.

I recently completed the 2 day course led by Charles and it was a brilliant experience. It was very helpful to get such detailed insights in to both the bid process and bid writing itself. As a Junior Bid Writer at First Response Group, this was an exceptional experience that I would recommend for anyone in a similar position to myself.

Helen G.

Charles and the team at Thornton and Lowe were brilliant, offering support to help me navigate the start of my tender journey. They're very knowledgable and its been a really great experience working with them.

sarah W.

I attended the 2-day Biding Masterclass delivered by Charles. It was an excellent and engaging 2-days with plenty of sessions and discussions. I would recommend this to anyone who is wants to understand what it takes to submit a winning bid with a trainer who is extremely knowledgeable and experienced in bidding!

Rebecca N.

Really valuable course on Bid Writing! Helped really breakdown how to approach a tender and the questions, which was feeling overwhelming prior to the course. Great info and Charles was very helpful! I look forward to using this in our future tenders 🙂

- Rebecca, NG Bailey

Nial S.

An extremely interesting course , well delivered and insightful.
As a senior leader at Upper Batley High School I feel I now have the skills and confidence to secure bids and create new opportunities.