About ONETEN
What We Do - In a Nutshell
ONETEN works with organisations of all sizes, from large corporate and government agencies through to sole operators working from a van or running a digger. ONETEN delivers bid and tender support, including bid project management, content writing, and content review, scaled to suit each engagement.
Support focuses on producing tenders that are clear, compliant, and well-structured, reducing the risk of missed opportunities caused by unclear messaging or presentation.
ONETEN is often engaged when internal teams are stretched, bid requirements are complex, or the risk of non-compliance is high. Support can be brought in early to shape bid strategy and positioning, or later in the process to strengthen content, improve structure, and ensure responses meet the stated requirements.
This flexible approach gives organisations access to experienced bid support without the cost or commitment of permanent resourcing. It helps teams stay focused, meet deadlines with confidence, and submit bids that clearly articulate value, capability, and fit with the client’s objectives.
The level of support is agreed upfront and tailored to your objectives, internal capability, and budget.
Where additional expertise is required, a trusted network of specialised consultants provides overflow support, targeted advice, or specialist input as needed.
This approach helps keep bid campaigns calm and focused, even when deadlines are tight.
Experienced Leadership
ONETEN is led by Mike Stiekema, who brings more than 15 years of experience in bid and tender management, content writing, and submission support across public and private sector projects. This is supported by over 40 years of broader experience in business leadership, strategy, and general management.
Mike is Business Management and APMP certified and has completed Shipley and Target Account Sales training. This background supports collaborative work with client bid teams, applying proven frameworks to improve compliance, messaging clarity, and alignment with evaluation criteria.
Mike is known for supporting complex and high-pressure bids, bringing a calm, structured, and solutions-focused approach to challenging submissions and tight deadlines.
Ready to strengthen your next bid? Get in touch to discuss requirements and confirm the right level of support.