Meet the Tender Plus team.
We live and breathe tenders.
And we thrive on it.
Tender Plus is a full service team made up of employees allowing us to manage our availability for your tenders.
We are strategists, managers, coordinators, writers, graphic designers, and formatters.
Tender Plus works seamlessly with your tender team to deliver strategic, compliant and compelling tenders.
Founder & Principal Tender Specialist
(Strategist)
Location: Brisbane
Deborah Mazoudier
Tender Guru. USP Queen. Pocket-rocket. Over-achiever. Capacity-builder.
Deborah is all these things and more. She is a trusted strategic adviser to her clients. A champion for her Tender Plus team. And a passionate and committed advocate for recognition of tendering as an art form and unique discipline.
Landmark unsolicited proposals for Metro Martin Place and Central Place Sydney are just two of the significant feathers in her winning submission cap.
Deborah has been instrumental to her clients’ successful tenders in design & construction, infrastructure, civil construction, engineering, property development, asset & facilities management, professional and legal services, health services, energy, international aid, transport, and community and social programs throughout Australasia.
In particular, Deborah brings the “Plus” to Tender Plus, through her strategic positioning advisory services on major assets, solutions and programs for businesses, particularly leading property developers throughout Australia.
Principal Tender Specialist
(Strategist / Manager / Writer)
Location: Sydney
Tania Field
Impeccably organised. Thorough. Curious. Insightful. With a wonderfully dry wit.
Tania’s ability to navigate a large, technically diverse, and dynamic stakeholder environment on unsolicited proposals and competitive submissions is enviable.
With extensive expertise and experience, including formerly working for Dexus, Tania has the gift to unify internal and external stakeholders to strategically steer engagement and manage the bid submission process.
Tania is comfortable facilitating outcomes in ambiguous environments and supporting matrixed teams to navigate uncertainty and seize opportunity.
With a reputation for being highly organised, Tania is always one step ahead of the project process with the ability to anticipate critical success factors and mitigate risks.
And in terms of subject matter, Tania can adapt to anything you throw at her. Major Property Development, Energy & Resources, Architecture, Education or Defence – you name it, she can communicate it.
A honed attention to detail coupled with exceptional project management skills and an ability to grasp complex technical and commercial solutions makes Tania an asset to the management and writing of any bid.
Principal Tender Specialist
(Strategist / Manager/ Writer)
Location: Perth
Louise Ferguson
Methodical. Analytical. Precise. Thoughtful. With an enviable calm.
Louise is an ever-steadying presence in an often-turbulent tendering sea. Her ability to create cohesion and composure in a tender team is unparalleled.
Louise analyses requirements thoroughly, communicates effectively, and adapts readily to changing deadlines and circumstances.
And her flexibility to any subject matter or industry – Design & Construction, Civil Infrastructure, Engineering, Recruitment and Transport among many – has underpinned many a winning tender for our clients.
An impeccable leader, Louise coordinates and coaches those around her to form motivated teams with the skills and confidence to win.
Louise’s advanced editing, proofreading and technical writing, as well as advanced document formatting skills have honed an impressive analytical and practical attention to detail.
Whichever skills she brings to a client’s tender – strategy facilitation, management, coordination, writing or formatting - Louise embodies best practice and precision.
National Grant and Funding Specialist
Location: Sydney
Kate Wilson
Compassionate. Multi-skilled. Goal orientated. Mindful. And determined to create a positive impact.
Kate is passionate about connecting purpose-led organisations with funding, support, and each other.
With more than 15 years’ experience supporting For Purpose organisations across Australia, Kate’s expertise encompasses business strategy and operations, funding and philanthropic partnerships, grants research, management and response, program development and evaluation, governance and risk management, and data analysis.
Having advised and worked directly with both grant & funding seekers and assessors, Kate has the knowledge and capability to build the brand profile of any organisation, from grassroots movements to corporate partnerships.
Kate easily navigates complex environments to build strategic relationships with charities, community organisations, government, and corporate enterprises.
Tech-savvy and committed to operational efficiency, Kate utilises innovative technology to improve capability and manage projects effectively.
Her impressive background, skills and ambition ensures Kate will guide your organisation to find and secure grants & funding aligned to your vision, needs, and desired impact.
Senior Tender Specialist
(Manager/ Writer)
Location: Brisbane
Chelsea Steele
Poised. Persuasive. Resolute. Calm. And able to juggle multiple returnables like a Cirque du Soleil performer.
Chelsea brings passion and dedication to end-to-end tender management, writing proposals and strategic documents. She is a postgraduate journalist, impeccable wordsmith and has a razor-sharp attention to detail.
No matter the industry, whether it’s Health, Not-For-Profit, Education or Waste Management – Chelsea can take on the most challenging tenders with tight deadlines.
Chelsea builds strong relationships with stakeholders seeking to understand their needs and goals to support them through the tender process.
With a 20-year multi-skilled background spanning, journalism, communications, marketing, business development and sales research, Chelsea adds value the minute she steps on to a tender team.
Senior Tender Specialist
(Strategist / Manager / Writer / Graphic Designer)
Location: Brisbane
Gemma Jones
Creative. Innovative. Considerate. Ambitious. Adaptable.
Gemma confidently coordinates tenders with a keen enthusiasm for producing high quality tender packages utilising her great organisation, attention to detail and flair.
Comfortable tackling any subject matter, Gemma has an array of knowledge and experience spanning industries including Oil & Gas, Mining, Construction, Architecture and Infrastructure.
Her design-centric approach paired with a decades experience in marketing and communications enables Gemma to write tenders strategically and persuasively.
Taking a creative and holistic approach to her work, Gemma designs supporting collateral and innovative content graphics that elevate tenders to outshine the competition.
Gemma takes challenges in her stride and employs creative problem-solving skills to overcome obstacles during the tender process.
Gemma’s versatility and ability to collaborate ensures she can assist in multiple capacities at any stage of the bid process no matter the complexity of the subject matter or time frame.
Senior Tender Specialist
(Strategist / Manager / Writer)
Location: Sydney
Anna Cornwall
Inquiring. Thorough. Determined. A listener. With a pen made for precision.
Anna has a passion for writing and the ability to take the complex and make it accessible.
She works seamlessly with technical subject matter experts, ensuring their hard work is complemented in a way that makes an evaluator take notice.
Anna has a track record of winning and renewing business through effective project delivery, developing lasting stakeholder relationships, managing tenders effectively, and creating compelling content.
With phenomenal communication skills and an unrivalled attention to detail, Anna ensures documents are meticulously crafted leading to successful tender outcomes.
With experience across a myriad of industries – Professional Services, Health, Operations & Maintenance, and Information Technology – Anna is a manager and writer you want on a winning side.
Tender Specialist
(Manager / Writer)
Location: Sydney
Frosanna Kelso
Analytical. Organised. Articulate. Composed. Highly qualified.
The knowledge and skills from a Masters of Policy and Applied Social Research and a law degree provide the foundation for Frosanna’s approach to tenders that win.
She seeks to fully understand and engage with both the strategy and subject matter and then bring them to life in the most persuasive manner possible.
Frosanna has experience on tenders in various industries, including Recruitment, Professional Services, Transport and Engineering. She is prepared to take on any topic.
Her commitment to diversity and social justice saw Frosanna’s involvement in the Indigenous sector working for organisations including Australian Indigenous Education Foundation and Australians for Native Title and Reconciliation.
Frosanna will work seamlessly with your team, applying advanced project management, communication and analytical skills to her role.
Tender Specialist
(Coordinator / Writer)
Location: Perth
Demie Tan
Tenacious. Inspired. Personable. Driven.
Demie is a poised and skilful team player who never misses an opportunity to write with flair.
Expertly organised and attentive, Demie brings her experience in journalism and administration to write captivating and informative tenders.
Utilising her investigative and interviewing skills, Demie seeks to understand subject matter experts and transforms their technical expertise into compelling content.
Demie can take on any subject matter in any sector, from Infrastructure and Construction to Renewables and Recruitment. She is committed and always ready to lend a hand to ensure high quality tenders are delivered on time.
With her impeccable communication skills and positive attitude, Demie is integral to any winning tender team.
Tender Specialist
(Coordinator / Writer)
Location: Brisbane
Tayla Reilly
Motivated. Creative. Flexible. Thoughtful.
Tayla is a self-starter who thrives under pressure and is passionate about creating persuasive tenders. With strong communications skills, Tayla is ready to translate stakeholders' requirements into captivating tender content.
Her experience in digital marketing and content creation enabled Tayla to develop skills essential to tender writing including research, editing and interviewing skills.
Tayla has experience covering sectors including Engineering, Construction, Transport, Not-For-Profit, and Oil & Gas. Keen to build on her knowledge across industries, Tayla enjoys the challenge of working with new subject matter.
Organised, adaptable, and willing to take on any challenge, Tayla will do what it takes to help her team write winning tenders.
Tender Specialist
(Coordinator / Writer)
Location: Brisbane
Zoe Webber
Unfazed. Tech-savvy. Witty. Socially Conscious. And keen to take on any challenge.
Zoe is a passionate and personable team member with the flexibility to adapt to any tender scope and responsibility.
Her tender experience spans sectors from Education and Renewables to Facilities Management and Defence. Zoe is immensely literate using Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite.
A Bachelor of Business Management and Bachelor of Arts at the University of Queensland (final year) has supported Zoe’s highly developed knowledge of communications strategy, marketing and creative writing and honed her time management skills.
An ability to self-manage, coordinate others, remain focused, and pivot when needed enables Zoe to be highly successful in achieving any tender deadline.
Zoe’s creative streak, drive and energy along with her strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills will guarantee you have a member on your team that will “make it happen”.
Tender Specialist
(Coordinator / Writer)
Location: Perth
Laura Moylan
Approachable. Responsive. Efficient. Attentive. With a drive to innovate and improve.
Laura’s determination and eye for detail ensures she is ready to contribute her expertise to coordinating and writing high impact submissions.
By maximising value opportunities and improving bid quality, Laura works effectively with senior management, project managers, and subject matter experts to manage bid process and to develop and refine responses.
Laura is committed to tendering best practice, tackling any sector with experience that includes Education, Mining, Construction, Professional Services and Transport.
Eager to collaborate, Laura encourages and supports her team through even the most challenging and time-crunched submissions.
With Laura on your side, you can feel confident knowing you have an advantage to delivering winning tenders.
Tender Specialist
(Coordinator / Writer)
Location: Sydney
Jesse Forde
Personable. Diligent. Analytical. Prompt. With a genuine passion for tendering.
A background in technical writing paired with a degree in journalism and international relations enables Jesse to write compliant and compelling tenders.
Detail oriented and knowledgeable, Jesse keenly engages with subject matter to translate technical information into winning solutions while collaborating effectively with his team to support stakeholders through the tender process.
Dedicated to continuous improvement, he welcomes new technology to boost efficiency and project outcomes.
With tender experience across Australia and New Zealand, Jesse has the capability to take on any sector – from Transport and Infrastructure to Utility Management and Defence.
Tender Specialist
(Coordinator / Writer)
Location: Perth
Ryan May
Thorough. Thoughtful. Personable. Confident. A bastion of trust.
Ryan is a committed and adaptable team member with an aptitude for communication that brings out the best in tender teams and submissions.
With a background in technical writing and customer service, Ryan brings his robust researching, writing, and editing skills to bear on complex documents, transforming them into cohesive submissions. He does so while maintaining a personable approach that fosters strong relationships, mindful of the positive impact that successful collaboration has on tender outcomes.
A Bachelor of Creative Media serves to bolster his ability to deliver content in a focused, well thought-out, and timely manner, regardless of the subject matter.
Always ready to take on new challenges and assist others when the pressure rises, Ryan’s can-do attitude imparts a significant boon to every tender.