{"id":503523,"date":"2026-03-30T13:58:11","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T13:58:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/503523\/"},"modified":"2026-03-30T13:58:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T13:58:11","slug":"thornton-lowe-in-bolton-benefits-from-new-ai-software-upgrade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/503523\/","title":{"rendered":"Thornton & Lowe in Bolton benefits from new AI software upgrade"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n Bid writing specialist Thornton & Lowe has revamped its Tender Library platform by introducing AI-powered search and generative drafting tools, thanks to support from\u00a0a \u00a320,000 innovation grant from GM Business Growth Hub\u2019s Innovation Service.<\/a>\n<\/p>\n

\n It is a move expected to cut delivery times by 15 per cent, save 525 working days annually, and generate more than \u00a3300,000 in additional annual income.\n<\/p>\n

\n Dave Thornton, founder and chief executive of Thornton & Lowe, said: “With the latest in AI search and content technology, we are helping clients respond faster, write better and stay firmly in control.\n<\/p>\n

\n “There is nothing like this on the market and we are incredibly grateful to GM Business Growth Hub for helping us move forward at pace.”\n<\/p>\n

\n Dave Thornton, Founder and CEO of Thornton & Lowe. (Image: Supplied)\n<\/p>\n

\n The software overhaul is the latest step in a long-term collaboration with the Growth Hub, which has provided the company with more than a decade of innovation advice, commercialisation expertise, workforce development support, and grant funding.\n<\/p>\n

\n The upgraded Tender Library features AI-powered search functions, improved data analysis, generative drafting capabilities, and enhanced data protection.\n<\/p>\n

\n Thornton & Lowe<\/a> adopted the upgraded AI-driven platform in March 2025 and has since reported significant gains in capacity.\n<\/p>\n

\n The company has also grown its team by 27 employees and has begun offering the enhanced Tender Library as a commercial product to clients.\n<\/p>\n

\n It has also invested in high-powered capital equipment to support the new system.\n<\/p>\n

\n Yvonne Grady, head of innovation at the GM Business Growth Hub, said: “Thornton & Lowe is a powerful example of how long-term partnership and a commitment to innovation can support a company\u2019s growth over many years.\n<\/p>\n

\n “Their decision to strengthen Tender Library with AI and enhanced data protection shows clear leadership in a rapidly changing market.\n<\/p>\n

\n “Having worked with the team since their early development, it is inspiring to see how they continue to evolve their offer and embrace new opportunities.\n<\/p>\n

\n “This latest project demonstrates how targeted innovation support can unlock capacity, improve competitiveness and create new commercial pathways.\n<\/p>\n

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