OverviewThis workshop is designed for micro and small businesses looking to take their first steps into public sector tendering. If you're aiming to win lower-value tenders and requests for quotations (RFQs) but feel overwhelmed by procurement jargon, this session will help you build confidence and clarity.
What You’ll Learn
- How to access public sector opportunities
- Understanding procurement thresholds and routes to market
- Assessing your business’s readiness to supply
- Responding effectively to technical questions in tenders
Outcomes
- A clear understanding of procurement basics
- Knowledge of essential documents and policies
- Confidence in answering tender questions
- A practical action plan to improve your tender readiness
DeliveryThis workshop is hosted by Launchpad Southend and delivered by BIZphit LLP. It is fully funded by Southend-on-Sea City Council and Rochford District Council.
You do not need to attend all 4 workshops in the series but parts 2-4 will guide your business through every part of the tendering process. Future workshops as follows:
Workshop 2: Tender Fitness Review & Development – 31st Oct 2025
Workshop 3: Demystifying Tender Responses & Using AI Effectively - 28th Nov 2025
Workshop 4: AI in Tendering – Practical, Compliant & Competitive Use - 23rd Jan 2026
