Go-2-Tender Programme has been developed to give SMEs the confidence, knowledge and practical skills to tender successfully for public sector contracts in their own jurisdiction and on a cross-border basis.

The programme is geared towards SMEs who are new to tendering or who want to improve their basic tendering skills.  The course consists of a two day workshop and a half day of mentoring.  This mentoring may be extended by up to 2 additional days and all mentoring is delivered by an experienced consultant to assist with tender development.

This is a two-day workshop is being held in partnership with Westmeath LEO & Intertrade Ireland will take place on 21st January and 4th February 2020.  The workshops will be held at:  Annebrook House Hotel, Mullingar.

Registration

1. Download the Go-2-Tender Workshop – Westmeath application form.
2. Send completed registration form to laurak@envision-ni.co.uk

Find out more course details below:

Day One

• How to source above and below threshold contract opportunities
• The bid/no bid decision
• How the Public Sector buys (North and South)
• How to assess opportunities using live examples
• Electronic tender platforms (e.g. eTendersNI & eTenders.ie)
• Success strategies for SMEs

Day Two

• How to become more competitive
• Improving your document writing skills
• Checklist of tender content and how it should be presented
• Debriefing following tender competitions
• Action planning for successful tendering

Registration begins at 9.00 and the programme wraps up at 17.00 on both days.

Go-2-Tender provides excellent value for money and includes training, materials, catering and mentoring.