Bid Writing Training Courses: Manchester, July 2023

These courses will be delivered at etc.venues in Manchester, from 9am to 4pm.

Breakfast, lunch and refreshments are provided.

Writing Compelling Bids

This course focuses on teaching you how to write winning tenders, while also providing you with the skills to manage the bid process throughout.

Course Objectives

Understand and interpret the critical parts of the tender documents and processes for a typical Restricted Procedure
Develop your tender content to write high-scoring answers – focusing on the evaluation criteria, the hooks on which decisions should be made
Learn how to create a bid plan to ensure you effectively manage time and confidently deal with pre, mid and post-bid activities
Learn how to complete effective competitor advantage to give you the winning edge

Course Areas

Prepare for the ITT and understand its context
Understand and interpret the critical parts of the tender documents
Develop a bid plan
Prepare an executive summary to maximum effect
Compile, format, and submit the final documents

19 July 2023, 09:00 – 16:00

Tenders Direct Member – £359 + VAT | Non-Tenders Direct members – £399 + VAT.

An introduction to Public Procurement and Bid Writing

If you are new to the public sector procurement process and are looking to start bidding for contracts, this is the course for you.

Course Objectives

Understand the tendering process and identify which tenders are right for your business
Understand public contracts regulations including the Single Procurement Document (SPD)
Learn how to prepare in advance for the opportunity being advertised, including building long-term relationships with authorities
Understand the fundamentals of writing good responses including tips on how to answer project-specific questions

Course Areas

Developing a bid strategy
Pre-Engagement with buying authorities
Go or no-go assessment
Regulations – selection questionnaire
Typical public sector process
Submission and next steps
Your rights as a supplier

18 July 2023, 09:00 – 16:00

Tenders Direct Member – £359 + VAT | Non-Tenders Direct members – £399 + VAT.

Advanced Bid Writing Skills

This course is perfect for individuals who are comfortable with the tendering process and are looking to improve on their current skills.

Course Objectives

Construct a robust bank of research and evidence
Formulate a detailed storyboard for the tender
Examine ways to effectively improve tender responses
Demonstrate how to effectively review and edit tender responses

Course Areas

What you should do research on and how you can use research in your bid
How to analyse questions to provide the buyer with winning content
Details on how to use the evaluation and award criteria to your advantage
Top tips for writing responses, including a bid writing exercise
How to self-critique and perform a high-level review at the final draft stage, including a high-level editing exercise

20 July 2023, 09:00 – 16:00

Tenders Direct Member – £359 + VAT | Non-Tenders Direct members – £399 + VAT.

Your trainer will be expert bid writer and trainer Jamie Edwards, and as these are interactive sessions, you will benefit from being able to ask questions, participate in conversations and learn from Jamie’s experiences.

All courses will be delivered at etc.venues in Manchester, from 9am to 4pm. Breakfast, lunch and refreshments are provided.

Looking to attend all three courses? Get in touch with our team on 01224 636 999 to find out more about our multi-session offer.