Helping Organisations Win More Business and Build Lasting Capability
Mandore helps organisations win more business through expert bid consultancy, commercial strategy and professional development (through the Mandore Academy). We combine practical experience, strategic thinking and proven methodologies to help clients secure contracts, develop capability and achieve sustainable growth.
Our Commited Team
Meet the team behind Mandore and the Mandore Academy. Together, we bring experience in bidding, business development, learning, mentoring and member support, united by a shared commitment to helping professionals develop their skills, grow their confidence and achieve greater commercial success.
David Petie
Founder and CEO
David Petie is the founder of Mandore Academy, an experienced bid strategist, teacher and mentor with more than twenty years of experience helping organisations win contracts and grow sustainably. Holding an MBA, PGCE and APMP Practitioner certification, he is passionate about developing people, sharing practical knowledge and helping professionals build the confidence, skills and commercial awareness needed to succeed in competitive markets.
Anna-Marie Breakell
Community Manager
Anna-Marie Petie is a Member Success Manager at Mandore Academy, where she helps create a welcoming and supportive experience for members. Drawing on extensive experience working with people and communities, she is passionate about helping individuals feel connected, valued and confident as they develop their skills and progress in their careers.
Tina Metcalfe
Member Success Manager
Tina is the Member Success Manager at Mandore Academy, helping to ensure that every member gets the maximum value from the community, resources and learning opportunities available. Passionate about supporting people and building professional networks, she works closely with members to create an engaging, supportive and rewarding learning experience.
Client Success Stories
Mandore has extensive experience supporting founder-led health and social care providers from diverse communities, including organisations led by Nigerian, Tanzanian and Somali entrepreneurs. We understand the unique challenges many growing providers face when competing for public sector contracts and have helped clients secure framework appointments and contract awards across multiple local authorities.
“We have worked with Mandore since 2013 and they played a significant role in our growth and success. David’s strategic advice, bid leadership and commercial expertise helped us secure the contracts that underpin our business today. David served as our Non-Executive Chair for several years and consistently demonstrated professionalism, integrity and a deep understanding of the health and social care sector. We would have no hesitation in recommending him to any organisation seeking to improve its bidding capability and commercial performance.”
Paschel Ndelule
Owner and CEO, Diversity Health & Social Care Ltd
“Mandore has supported our organisation for more than a decade and has been instrumental in helping us secure and retain important contracts, including our work in Tower Hamlets and Portsmouth. His understanding of commissioning, procurement and bid strategy goes far beyond writing tender responses. He takes the time to understand the organisation, the market and what commissioners are really looking for. David has become a trusted adviser to our business and has consistently delivered value over many years.”
Mohamed Mire
Owner and CEO, The Social Care Ltd.