New Research Exposes AI Access Gap in Bid Writing: 92% Want It, Just One-Third Have It
New research exposes AI access gap in bid writing: 92% want it, just one-third have it
AutogenAI research shows a growing divide between frontline demand and leadership action
A new report from AutogenAI, a leader in AI bid writing software, highlights a growing disconnect between bid writers and business leaders. While 92% say AI would help them submit more tenders and 95% believe it would improve win rates, only one in three (34%) currently have access. This reveals a critical gap between what bid teams need to perform at their best and the willingness of leadership to invest in the right tools.
This shortfall comes at a time when bid teams are already under strain. The research points to widespread, systematic challenges across the profession:
- 75% say tenders have become more complex over the past three years
- 73% cite tight deadlines as a major challenge
- 52% rate the tenders they respond to as ‘highly or extremely complex’
The research also revealed a fundamental inefficiency in how bid teams spend their time. On average, each tender response takes 87.4 hours, yet only 35% of that time goes into actual writing. The remaining two-thirds is consumed by understanding lengthy documents (30%) and checking compliance with criteria (35%).
This imbalance has clear business consequences. When highly skilled professionals are tied up in manual admin, their expertise in strategy, persuasion, and client engagement is underused. Over time, teams risk disengagement, while competitors with better tools stand to attract both the best talent and the best results.
Faced with these challenges, bid teams are increasingly turning to AI to close this gap. For teams already using AI in their bid process, the research shows an average 22% increase in win rates and a 30% reduction in the time spent on bids. AutogenAI’s client data shows even greater results: one organisation saw a 241% increase in win rates, while another generated $25 million in new revenue within nine months by nearly doubling its bid submissions.
Raj Kaur Khaira, Co-founder & Deputy Global CEO at AutogenAI, said: “The research confirms what we’ve long heard in the field. Teams are still constrained by outdated tools and rigid workflows that drain time, energy and talent. What’s interesting is that bid writers are telling us they want to take on more bids and grow revenue. They understand the potential of AI and are ready to put it to work. Now it’s up to leaders to drive that change.”
The report highlights a widening gap between frontline demand and access to AI. Bid teams are clear on the benefits: more tenders submitted, and higher win rates achieved. Now it’s up to leadership to close the gap and provide the tools to succeed.
About the Research
AutogenAI commissioned this research of 511 professionals across construction & infrastructure, transportation & supply chain, professional & business services, energy & utilities, and technology & IT sectors. All participants are actively involved in bid writing processes.
About AutogenAI
AutogenAI is the world’s leading bid writing engine, helping companies write and manage more bids that win. Developed by world-leading AI experts, validated by industry-defining bid writers, and trusted by 200+ enterprise businesses, AutogenAI is the only AI solution proving profitable for those using it.
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