Public Procurement: Bolton

For many small businesses, the intricacies of formal bids and tenders can appear daunting, from complex processes to resource limitations and stiff competition from larger firms. Our workshop is designed to demystify the bidding process and equip attendees with the strategies needed for success.

Attendees will learn how to develop a consistent strategic approach to bidding, how to structure and write proposals, find out how buyers evaluate submissions and the importance of environmental and social value impacts in public sector tenders. The workshop includes where to uncover lucrative bidding opportunities and enhance chances of clinching contracts.

Bolton Council will provide updates on their latest procurement initiatives, offering a unique opportunity to stay abreast of local contracting opportunities.

What will attendees take away from the Event?

• How to decide when to bid and when not to

• What the tendering process is

• How to organise yourself

• What Bolton Council are looking for and how they evaluate you and your competitors

• Where Bolton Council post their opportunities

• Carbon reduction plans for tender responses

• Demonstrating delivery of social value in tenders

Agenda

9am - Arrival & networking

9.30am - Welcome and introductions - Bolton Council

10am - Bidding processes - Bolton Council

10.30am - VCSE considerations in procurement - Bolton CVS

11am - Whether to bid or not - Bassel Akkad (Business Growth Hub)

11.45am - Social Value in tendering - Nadir Sultan

12.15pm - Environmental priorities in tendering - Joseph Ledsham (Green Economy)

12.45pm - Wrap up & close

13.00pm - End

Deliverer(s) Details

GM Business Growth Hub - Bassel Akkad, Nadir Sultan
Bolton Council

Bolton CVS

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