Bid Writing – Bid Basics

Successful businesses have a defined approach to identifying and submitting quality tenders, and expressions of interest for awards and contracts.

This course will help delegates understand how to prepare submissions of quality; providing them with the ability to confidently submit effective bids and tenders.

Our course will cover:

Pre-engagement & Identifying Opportunities, Tenders/Frameworks/DPS’s, finding and filtering opportunities and exploring portals
Bid Preparation: Pre-Qualification Questionnaires, Specification, Tender Questions and Answers, Social Value, Using AI – is everyone at it!?
Post Submission: What to expect if you win – contracts agreements and kick start meetings
Contract Management – KPI’s and other deliverables
What to expect if you lose – Feedback & Debriefs

Our expert trainer has a wealth of experience of working with both private and public sector companies, delivering powerful content and sharing their wealth of knowledge.

They will work with you to identify, understand, and highlight areas that will help increase a business understanding of the public sector which will in turn increase opportunities, potential turnover and profit to your business.

Who is it for?

Business owners, managers, professionals and support staff who are responsible for submitting tenders and expressions of interest.

Cost and duration

Members have exclusive savings on bookings and are able to access other great services provided by us.

This course lasts for a full day and is delivered at the North & Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce Meeting Spaces by our approved expert trainers.

This session can also be arranged on a corporate basis, just for your team.  We can host them at your premises, or here at the Chamber’s brand new ‘Chamber Meeting Spaces’ facility; just off the M6 in Preston.

LOCATION

North & Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Meeting Spaces

Unit 11 Eastway Business Village, Olivers Place, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9WT

AVAILABILITY – Places available

Date doesn’t suit?

Sep 10, 2026                      10.00 – 16.00

This training course is open to members and non-members. Members receive exclusive discounts on training and many other services provided by us. For more information, please contact the training team on 01772 653000.

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