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It's time for bid management to step out of its admin role

At Altura we built the very best bid management software. Ever. So that bid managers and bid teams have more time to be a strategic asset to their organisation.

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A new, more strategic role for bid professionals

In the past five years, there's been a big shift in bid management. The government's move to digital has doubled the number of tenders. But here's the catch: there aren't enough people with the right skills. Plus, companies are struggling to do more with less.

While consulting on innovation at a top Dutch engineering firm, we stumbled upon a major oversight: registration processes were being massively undervalued. This observation led us to a two-year deep dive into everything RFPs and tenders. Surprisingly, we found no cutting-edge tech solutions that really empower bid teams to win better and faster. Bid management often seems to be overshadowed by sales in many organisations.

Here's an interesting bit: bid management data is actually a hidden gem. This data is often buried in Excel sheets and CRM dashboards, yet it's a goldmine for strategic decisions.

It's a common sentiment among bid directors: things could be more efficient, simpler, and better. But the 'how' is often the missing piece. Our research also revealed that about three-quarters of teams aren't happy with their win rates.

All this ultimately led to the Version-1 launch of Altura in 2022. The very first full-cycle bid management software. Our goal is crystal clear:

We want bid management to play a central role within companies, and for bid managers, supported by our technology, to get a strategic position in the forefront of sales and revenue.

Altura's formula: combining data and technology to create a winning bid process. This strategy enables teams to generate superior registrations informed by precise data insights. It reduces mentally draining work by automating manual tasks. Furthermore, it transforms teams into valuable knowledge resources for the entire organisation.

If you work in bid management, then Altura is for you. We hope you will love our product and can't wait for you to try it.

Matthijs & Jordi

Founders Altura

Meet the team

At Altura we work together, where freedom, responsibility, a focus on the customer and a pursuit of excellence are central. We do that with the following people.

Matthijs Huiskamp
Founder

“It's amazing how driven our team is to take bid management to the next level.”

Jordi van der Hek
Founder

“The fact that Altura is not a tool, but a full-cycle software, is the best challenge for me.”

Thalia Hesselink
Marketing

“Unexpectedly creating a community through our marketing is my highlight.”

Thijl Klerkx
Sales

"Daily sparring to make bid teams more efficient remains fascinating and surprising."

Joram Schuurman
Customer Success

"Helping clients simplify complex processes. That's what makes a difference."

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Frequently asked questions

Because we want to anticipate your questions, we are providing answers to some frequently asked questions here.

What is Altura?

Altura is a software solution for managing bids. Bid managers, sales managers and commercial directors use Altura to qualify incoming opportunities, plan bid projects across teams, write proposals using multiple data sources, and get reports on bid performance. We use AI to automate manual tasks, so bid managers can focus on strategy and value instead of admin work.

Who is Altura for?

Altura works for every industry and serves customers in various market segments. Our AI learns from previous tenders, and you can customize Altura to fit your organization’s specific needs and bid management processes.

What kind of bids is Altura compatible with?

Altura is compatible with both RFPs and Tenders. For Tenders, you can use our dedicated signaling tools, which connect to the most important sources of tenders in the Netherlands, Belgium, and the UK. For RFPs, you can create projects from scratch, upload your documents, and let Altura handle your tasks, qualifications, and writing just like any other bid.

How is Altura different from other solutions?

Altura supports the entire bid management process, unlike most tools that only focus on one specific aspect. This comprehensive approach sets us apart.

How does Altura save time in my bidding process?

Altura automates repetitive tasks in the bidding process, like collecting documents, extracting information from old proposals, and requesting approvals for you. This allows bid managers and salespeople to focus on strategy and winning bids, not admin work.

Is my data safe with Altura?

Yes, Altura ensures your data safety. We are ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified and fully GDPR compliant. Our infrastructure is hosted within the EEA (EU), and we regularly have our security tested by third parties. In addition, we don’t share any data hosted in Altura to train external AI models.

“Altura saves me a lot of time in searching for information within documents.”
Twan, Bid Manager - Aethon