Voluntary Sector Introduction to Commissioning and Procurement Workshop

Upskilling the voluntary sector on commissioning and procurement.

Introduction to Procurement and Commissioning

Monday 2nd February, 9:30 – 12:30, DY1 Hall, Stafford Street, Dudley, DY1, 1RT

Purpose:

This workshop will help voluntary, community, faith-based organisations and social enterprises develop their understanding and knowledge of procurement and tendering. If you are a voluntary sector provider new to tendering for contracts then this workshop is for you.

The workshop will:

- Help you understand where to find tender opportunities

- Help develop your knowledge of navigating tender portals

- Help you to create portal account

- Help you understand tender documentation

- Help you understand tender specifications and how tenders are weighted and scored

- Provide guidance on submitting tenders

- Develop your knowledge of procurement regulations

- Identify future voluntary sector support needs

The above workshop is being organised by Dudley CVS in partnership with Dudley MBC. The workshop will be delivered by procurement staff in Dudley MBC.

Who can attend: any voluntary sector organisation, community group, social enterprise, faith-based organisation operating in Dudley borough.

For more information please contact Kate Green, Email: kategreen@dudleycvs.org.uk