Governments, councils and large companies are increasingly looking to create social value through their procurement spend.
Social enterprises are uniquely placed to fulfil this need, while benefiting from the security these contracts can bring. But there are many elements to writing – and delivering – a successful bid.
This comprehensive E-Learning programme will give you the skills to tender for contracts with confidence.
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What You’ll Learn
Module 1: Getting Ready for Contracting
33 minutes
Bidding for contracts can be a big step that throws up many possibilities and risks. Find out more about the opportunities to bid for contracts, how to find them, how to know if you are ready to bid (and deliver), and why every social enterprise should take these opportunities seriously.
Module 2: Understanding the Needs of Buyers
27 minutes
Ever wondered what makes public sector and corporate buyers tick? Take this course to get inside the buyers’ mindset. Find out about the influences on their decisions, the rules they must follow, and what this means for you as a bidder.
Module 3: Navigating the Tendering Process
27 minutes
The process of bidding for contracts can be a minefield. Use this course as your step-by-step guide to the process. Learn about the terminology and requirements you will encounter and how to make the tough choice about whether to bid or not.
Module 4: Preparing a Winning Bid
26 minutes
The competition is tough. Everyone is chasing that contract. Find out how you can make your bid as strong as possible by understanding how bids are scored and how you can structure and present your tender responses for maximum impact.
Module 5: Working Collaboratively on Contracts
25 minutes
It’s not always smart or possible to go it alone. Collaboration is often key to winning and delivering contracts. Find out when and how to collaborate, and the forms it can take. Learn how to build an effective collaboration and avoid the pitfalls
Module 6: Managing and Delivering on Contracts
28 minutes
So, what happens after the contract is won? This is where the hard work really starts. Find out about all the fundamentals of contract management. Learn how to manage relationships, ensure effective delivery, and mitigate the main risks.
Time Commitment
Each module has an indicative length in the course description but you may need to allow longer to complete the suggested activities alongside. You will need to complete all of your online learning within 8 weeks of your enrolment date.
Enrolment Information
You can register your interest in all 6 courses and work through them sequentially, or, if you prefer, you can select only those modules that are most relevant to you.
Fee
This programme is fully funded with no cost to participants.
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