Fever Tree Carpentry: From Subcontractor to Framework-Ready Supplier
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SME growth, bid support and public sector delivery
The Challenge
Fever Tree Carpentry is a skilled SME contractor delivering fire door installations, joinery and responsive maintenance across London and the South East. Despite their capabilities, they were locked out of the public sector. Frameworks felt inaccessible, the compliance was a headache and they didn’t have the admin setup to rival bigger contractors.
The Approach
We strengthened their commercial base from the ground up:
Consolidated their insurance, accreditation and policy documentation into a clear portfolio
Built a suite of reusable bid content – case studies, method statements, pricing schedules
Developed a compliant, flexible pricing structure
We then worked alongside their team on live tenders:
Identified viable public sector frameworks and direct opportunities
Wrote tailored, high-scoring responses that showcased their work without the jargon
Led client correspondence and handled complex compliance forms
What We Delivered
Bid writing and framework applications
Commercial strategy and pricing support
Project delivery planning and mobilisation advice
Risk, compliance and contract document reviews
The Result
Fever Tree Carpentry has now secured over £400,000 in public sector contracts. They are named suppliers on multiple council frameworks and are
delivering directly to housing providers – no longer just a subcontractor but a confident partner.
Client Feedback
"Bello didn’t just write bids. Shay embedded with the team and took the stress off our backs. It let us focus on the work." – Tony, Director