The Tender Academy - An Introduction to Tendering
Learn the basics of bidding and understand how contracts are competed and awarded in the UK public sector
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What You Will Learn!
- How tenders work in the UK public sector
- What evaluation criteria public sector buyers typically use
- Tender scoring mechanisms
- Open (1 stage) vs Restricted (2 stage) tendering procedures
- How public sector buyers think
- What are the minimum requirements to stand a chance of winning a contract
- Tips on bidding to win a public sector contract
- OJEU thresholds and tender timelines
Description
This is a densely packed, short course with 59 minutes of narrated video animation spanning 8 lectures, introducing you to tendering in the public sector, full of information, guidance and tips on how tenders work and what to do when preparing your tender bids.
The tendering process in the UK public sector can be a bureaucratic minefield with each public sector body (local council, NHS trust, university etc) having its own set of rules and procedures. However, there are some general, governing principles that apply to all competitive tenders.
Competition can be fierce as public bodies spend a lot of money outsourcing contracts to businesses, and everyone wants a piece of the pie. Many larger organisations have bid writing teams to compete for these contracts. However, tender writing is an art. It is a skill and it can be learned! You don't need a bid writing team to win a tender. Don’t be intimidated by the bureaucracy and process because in the end it all comes down to knowing your business and knowing what your buyer wants.
This course will cover the basics. It will introduce you to key concepts like:
what is a tender
open (1 stage) vs restricted (2 stage tendering procedures)
selection questionnaires (SQs)
OJEU thresholds
the general structure of most tenders
how are tenders evaluated
scoring mechanisms used in tenders
what quality questions will be asked and how to approach them
how does the pricing work in tendering
You will get lifetime access to the course, all of it's content and resources.
This course comes with a 30 day money back guarantee! If you are not satisfied in any way, you'll get your money back.
Are there any course requirements or prerequisites?
Access to a computer with an internet connection
Computer literacy
Proficiency in English
Who this course is for:
Beginners who have never bid for tenders before
Bid writers, managers or business owners who have struggled to break into the public sector market
Experienced bid writers who want to check their understanding of the UK Public Sector procurement process
People looking to work in public sector procurement
Who Should Attend!
- Small and medium sized businesses
- Business development managers
- Bid managers
- Business owners looking to break into the public sector
- People looking to move into a career in procurement
