ANITA BARDHI
NRB
Brussels
5
Languages
16
years of professional experience
Bid Manager delivering winning, high-value bids (over £14B) across IT, defence, space, construction and translation services for EU institutions, international organisations, NATO and UK Crown Commercial Service. Expert in complex tender analysis, procurement compliance (EU/NATO/UK), and leading multidisciplinary teams to produce competitive, high-quality submissions. Strong capability in bid governance, partner coordination, process optimisation and proposal development in mission-critical public-sector environments.
Work History
Bid Manager
2 Years 4 Months- Lead full lifecycle of complex IT bids for EU institutions, NATO bodies, international organisations and CCS UK.
- Analyse tender documentation, identify compliance requirements and shape winning bid strategies.
- Coordinate technical, legal, financial and delivery teams.
- Manage consortium partners, risks and governance processes.
- Deliver competitive submissions that strengthen market positioning.
Bid Manager
1 Year- Managed multilingual tender submissions for EU institutions, UNGM and NATO.
- Led full bid lifecycle including tender analysis, compliance checks, partner coordination and proposal delivery.
- Strengthened bid processes and ensured alignment with international procurement frameworks.
Proposal Manager
3 Months- Developed and coordinated proposals for EU-funded communication, outreach and event programmes.
- Interpreted tender requirements, prepared compliant documentation and supported bid strategy across multi-partner consortia.
- Collaborated with project managers, creative teams and external partners.
- Freelance
Bid Coordinator
10 Months- Supported bid governance across UK and Europe.
- Maintained central bid pipeline, tracked release/response dates and resourcing needs.
- Managed bid calendars, budgets and SharePoint sites.
- Produced kick-off packs, coordinated red reviews and supported bid writing.
Intern
3 Months- Monitored EU tender announcements, analysed eligibility criteria and supported procurement cycle.
Bid Manager
5 Years 8 Months- Led tender procurement processes for construction and infrastructure projects.
- Conducted market surveys, partner selection and contract negotiations.
- Prepared tender documentation aligned with procurement regulations and FIDIC frameworks.
- Performed eligibility analysis, legal risk assessment and documentation review.
Tender Specialist
1 Year 6 Months- Prepared legal documentation for construction permits.
- Reviewed third-party documents and drafted contracts.
- Prepared tender documents for national and international employers.
Assistant Attorney
1 Year 4 Months- Legal research, client advisory and drafting/reviewing legal documentation.
Education
Executive Master - European Public Affairs
PhD - Third Party Risk Management
Professional Master - Civil Law
Second Level Integrated Diploma - Law
Skills
Bid Strategy & Proposal Leadership
Consortium & Partner Management
Risk Assessment & Mitigation
Pipeline & Bid Calendar Management
Stakeholder Engagement & Negotiation
RFP/RFQ Analysis
SharePoint Bid Workspace Management
MS Office (Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Outlook)
Time management
Attention to detail
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking
Excellent communication
Organizational skills
Team collaboration
Relationship building
Staff training and development
Goal setting and achievement
Team building
Task prioritization
Client relationship management
Product knowledge
Languages
Albanian (Native)
English (Fluent)
Italian (Good)
French (Good)
Dutch (Basic)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Conferences: Public Affairs Council, European Parliament, EULAR, ECSD Rome, UET Tirana, ICTEA Dubrovnik.
- Publications: Integration Balkan; JESR; Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences.
Personal Information
Title: Bid Manager | EU, NATO & UK CCS | £14B+ Projects
Timeline
Bid Manager
NRB
05.2024 - CurrentRead More
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Straker Group
05.2023 - 05.2024Read More
Proposal Manager
CommUnity International Network
02.2023 - 05.2023Read More
Bid Coordinator
Serco UK & Europe
12.2021 - 10.2022Read More
Intern
Euro Tasc Consulting
12.2019 - 03.2020Read More
Bid Manager
Gener 2 Ltd
10.2013 - 06.2019Read More
Tender Specialist
Gener 2 Ltd
10.2013 - 04.2015Read More
Assistant Attorney
Luan Daci Law Firm
06.2010 - 10.2011Read More
ICHES Academy
Executive Master from European Public Affairs
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European University of Tirana
PhD from Third Party Risk Management
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University of Tirana
Professional Master from Civil Law
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Luarasi University
Second Level Integrated Diploma from Law
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