I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve joined the Advisory Board of BIDDA, an innovative SaaS platform designed to transform the tender and procurement market. BIDDA is solving a massive problem for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by making government tendering faster, easier, and more cost-effective using AI-driven automation. In addition to my advisory role, I’ll be assisting with the capital raising to help launch and scale this exciting business.

🚀 The Problem BIDDA is Solving

Government tenders represent a huge opportunity for SMEs, but the reality is that most small businesses struggle to capitalise on these contracts. Despite over 11,000 government tenders worth billions of dollars being offered across Australia annually, most SMEs are left out due to two critical barriers:

• Labour-Intensive Process – Bid management is viewed as complex, time-consuming, and resource-heavy.
• High Costs – Existing bid management systems are expensive and often out of reach for smaller businesses.

As a result, many SMEs don’t even attempt to compete for tenders — missing out on significant business growth opportunities.

John Isaacs, Founder of BIDDA, explains: “Small businesses are the backbone of the economy, yet they’re effectively locked out of government procurement because the process is too complicated and expensive. BIDDA changes that. We’re building a platform that makes it easy for SMEs to identify opportunities, prepare competitive bids, and win contracts — all without the complexity and high costs of traditional systems.”

💡 The Solution – BIDDA’s AI-Powered Advantage

BIDDA is a comprehensive, AI-driven platform that streamlines the entire tendering process:

✅ Automated Tender Matching – AI matches businesses with the most relevant tenders based on their profile and capabilities.

✅ Intelligent Bid Preparation – AI automates bid documentation, ensuring professional and consistent quality.

✅ Cost and Time Savings – By eliminating manual effort and improving efficiency, BIDDA makes it financially viable for SMEs to compete and win.

✅ Data and Analytics – Insights and feedback help businesses refine their bids and improve future success rates.

BIDDA’s subscription-based model is priced for accessibility, with a tiered offering starting at $80 per month — a fraction of the cost of traditional bid consulting services.

🌍 The Market Potential

The Australian government has committed to allocating 25% of procurement contracts by value to SMEs for contracts under $1 billion and 40% of contracts under $20 million. With over 2.5 million small businesses in Australia, this is a massive market that remains largely untapped. BIDDA’s platform will help SMEs access these contracts and significantly increase their chances of success.

🏆 Why BIDDA is a Game-Changer

BIDDA combines AI-powered automation, real-time market insights, and a user-friendly interface to give SMEs a competitive edge in government tendering. Unlike existing solutions that are expensive and fragmented, BIDDA offers an affordable, fully integrated platform that levels the playing field. John Isaacs adds: “Our mission is to democratise access to government tenders. SMEs are vital to the economy, and they deserve a fair chance to compete and succeed. BIDDA will make that possible.”

👤 Meet the Founder – John Isaacs

John Isaacs is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in IT, software development, and business strategy. He has successfully built and operated his own consultancy, creating applications, managing commercial servers, and overseeing complex database platforms.

John holds a Bachelor of Business degree and has a deep understanding of how technology can drive business efficiency and growth. His experience in AI and software development has been instrumental in shaping BIDDA’s innovative platform.

Outside of business, John is also an accomplished kendo practitioner, holding the prestigious rank of 7th Dan and representing Australia at the World Championship level. His strategic mindset and commitment to excellence are reflected in both his professional and personal achievements.

“I’ve seen firsthand how difficult it is for small businesses to win government contracts. BIDDA is the solution I wish existed years ago — a smarter, faster, and more affordable way for SMEs to succeed in the tendering process.” – John Isaacs

💼 Join the Mission – Capital Raising Opportunity

BIDDA is currently raising $500,000 in seed funding, offering 25% equity in the company. This is a rare opportunity to get in early on a business with high growth potential and a clear path to profitability.

We are actively seeking sophisticated investors and strategic partners who share our vision to support the next stage of BIDDA’s growth.

➡️ If you’re interested in this exciting investment opportunity, please contact Kylie Hammond LLMEntGov at Tiger Boards or contact Gordon Jenkins Head of our Investment Council. We’d be happy to share more details and explore how you can be part of this game-changing venture.

👉 Let’s make tendering easier, faster, and more accessible for SMEs.