Masterclass: An Introduction to Public Sector Tendering

Each year the public sector spends over £230 billion pounds on a wide range of products and services which are all put out to tender. Are you missing out? Would you like to bid for public sector tenders but don’t know where to start?

The aim of this masterclass is to explain the processes and procedures and how you can keep up to date with new opportunities

Session Content

• Are you Tender Ready?
• How to find opportunities
• Assessing opportunities
• Submitting a SQ and ITT
• Dos and Don'ts of bid writing

Who is the masterclass for?

This short masterclass is designed to help any growing SME looking to learn the best way to find and respond to Public Sector tenders.

Who is leading it?

The masterclass will be led by Rachel Fletcher, Managing Director of FCS Associates Ltd. Rachel is a Tender & Grant Writing Specialist and Business Coach who has worked in a consultancy capacity for over 20 years for many public and private sector organisations, supporting them to access grant funding across all areas including capital investment, R&D and skills.

Eligibility

This masterclass is open to small and medium-sized enterprises based in the Sheffield City Region. If you are unsure whether you fall into this region you can use the postcode checker here: http://www.scrgrowthhub.co.uk/areas-we-cover/

We are pleased to be able to provide this masterclass free of charge due to funding from the European Regional Development Fund. There are a number of eligibility criteria for attendees which we will check using the online registration questions and in a phone call to every attendee prior to the event.

FAQ’s

What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?

Please see University of Derby Chesterfield Campus website for more details.

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Email enhancementproject@sheffieldcityregion.org.uk

I would like to bring a colleague, is this ok?

No, only one attendee per company is permitted.

Will refreshments be provided?

Yes tea, coffee and water will be provided upon arrival

This event will be delivered by the ‘Sheffield City Region Growth Hub Enhancement Project’ that is part-funded by the England European Regional Development Fund as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020. The project, for high-growth businesses in the Sheffield City Region, aims to increase their competitiveness and so help them grow and prosper.