Construction & Property
Mike’s involvement in the construction sector started when he advised the UK Construction Industry Sector Committee in the field of competitive tendering. Since this point, he has amassed over a decade of experience in the construction and property industry.
Through supporting a number of long-term clients, TAP’s expereince now encompasses the delivery of support to large scale regional buildings maintenance & repairs providers, national construction giants, local high-end property developers, architects and engineers.
Marketing
We deliver the service of an ‘out-sourced marketing department’ for construction and property clients. This service covers marketing strategy, research, value proposition, brand development, PR, advertising, digital & social media comms and sales support.
Business Development
We work with clients on bespoke projects to generate new business in specific areas through strategic networking with senior decision makers and targeted activities.
Strategic Support
We provide clients with strategic support in the form of one-to-one mentoring as well as engagement in management team decision making.
Tendering & Procurement
We design and deliver complete bid management solutions and support our clients in identifying the right opportunities and maximising their chances of successfully securing contracts.
Accreditations & Awards
We a practical understanding of health & safety management, we advise on and support companies in securing accreditations and industry awards. Accreditations regularly supported include CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor and Exor.
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MIKE PAYTON
Work extensively in the field of business development and marketing across many sectors including consultancy, engineering, construction and professional services.
Able to offer a fresh perspective on business development activities, competitive tendering and marketing strategy.
Extensive experience of business development both in the UK and in more than 30 countries around the world, partnership building and networking, strategic marketing, and competitive tendering.
Experience of working on donor aid funded project development and the associated structuring and project management / delivery of complex consortium based consultancy projects.
Specialties:
- Consultancy management
- Marketing consultancy
- Business development consultancy
- Social media
- Competitive tendering
- Proposal writing
- Recruitment
- EC funded project management




ADDS VALUE TO KEY STRATEGIC DECISION MAKING
“Mike has worked closely with me over a number of years during which time Snape Contracting has grown considerably. He is a valuable mentor and adds value to key strategic decision making attributable to our success. TAP supports us in all our marketing activities by providing the services of a virtual marketing department. Furthermore, their involvement is key in us managing and delivering a strong bidding pipeline of competitively tendered contracts.” Mark