A Cockermouth company has welcomed two new apprentices and two new professionals as part of its expansion.

The BidBase, which provides work-winning services, has announced the addition of two Business Support Apprentices, Polly and Mia, as well as two professionals, Steve and Jonathan.

Polly will help manage the company's LinkedIn, X, and Facebook pages, while Mia will assist her and handle various administrative tasks while contributing to creative projects.

With a keen interest in social media, Polly has taken an active role in managing The BidBase's online presence.

Steve has extensive knowledge of tendering and has taken on the role of bid manager and author simultaneously, while Jonathan is an expert in search engine optimisation, website maintenance, and design.

The firm worked with Jonathan during a large project involving the redesign of The BidBase website and strategic review of our services.

The company has recently moved into a new office in Cockermouth, which has more workspaces and parking.

Mark Watters, managing director, said: "With the addition of our new team members, we can continue to deliver exceptional services to our clients from this close-knit and cohesive team.

"These fresh perspectives bring innovative and exclusive ideas to the table, allowing us to expand our capabilities and introduce new initiatives that elevate our business.”

The BidBase was established to support tender writing, but has since expanded its services to include strategic growth and business development, multi-channel marketing, bid management, creative design, public relations support, and specialist services in social value and carbon management.

Polly and Mia will also benefit from the company's investment in their professional development.

Polly has a background in graphic design and business studies, while Mia has interests in graphic design, website development, and business administration.

Mia's contributions will help maintain and enhance the service and support that clients expect from The BidBase.

As part of its growth plans, The BidBase has developed a comprehensive work-winning services portfolio, offering end-to-end support from strategic growth and business development to bid management and production.

Any element of their portfolio can also be commissioned individually.

The company has plans to continue expanding its services in the future.