Insight into Public and Private Sector Procurement - Contract Tenders and Bids

[Lloyd Sewell]

Many of small 2012 contracts will go to small businesses throughout the UK, however a lot of small firms that are quite competent to do the work are just not capable of winning the contract due a a variety of reasons. Among the various reasons are the inability of most small firms and individuals to effectively prepare a response to a contract document.

To help resolve this ‘chicken & egg’ Tendering for Contracts Training of Cranleigh, Surrey, provide small to medium enterprises with on-line procurement training that assist their efforts to win 2012 contracts.

Tendering for Contracts Training:
Tendering for Contracts Training is a leading thought driven training provider – that provides an accredited training programme for firms who wish to learn how to successfully tender for, win and effectively manage public sector contracts.

Programme Objectives
Our training programme overcomes the perennial ‘chicken and egg’ problem that exists in the area of SME public sector procurement activity, ensuring that firms receive accredited mentored training and support that will enable them to successfully tender for, win and manage contract projects profitably.

The programme includes (6) online modules and a hardcopy workbook, an introduction and overview, researching, preparing, structuring and presenting contract documents, how to implement quality management systems,
marketing products and services to the public sector, management of small projects and a self-assessment module, more than 45 hours online learning plus over 130 pages of additional support materials, in addition all learners get free support during and after their training.

Course Content, Relevance and Duration
Our training consists of (6) modules; Learning Time of (Workbook + Online Material + Support Material) is approximately (5 weeks @ 8.5 hours per week). Please note that learners may proceed at their own pace.

Our programme is universally relevant to all firms who wish to learn how to win public sector contracts and individuals on management courses who wish to improve their employment opportunities.

Training modules includes:
• Busting contract jargon
• Preparing perfect pre-qualification questionnaires and invitation to tender documents
• Implementing quality management systems at low cost to improve business
• Manage contract projects effectively and profitably
• Marketing to public sector agencies
• Top Ten Procurement Tips

Our programme was developed and is based on;
1. EU / UK public sector procurement directives
2. UK National Qualifications Framework & EU Qualifications Framework
3. Is endorsed by (SFEDI), UK Small Firms Enterprise Development Initiative
4. Mapped to (Institute of Learning & Management - Level 5 Diploma in Management

Testimonials
We offer a well structured, cost effective training programme for busy managers, supervisors or individuals, based on a blended approach with mentored support. Our training programme has been reviewed by;
• The Head of Procurement Policy at a London borough council,
• The Head of Human Resources at a regional borough council in Surrey,
• A Senior Lecturer in Procurement at a major government department,
• The Head of Procurement Policy at the Small Business Service
• A former Chief Procurement Officer of Centrica plc
• Various Business Links(*)


NOTE:
Small firms and individuals may be able to get financial assistance to purchase our training programme through
Train-2-Gain, in Scotland under the new further education funding arrangements, in all cases contact should be
made with the local (FE) funding providers.


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NOTES TO EDITORS
Company Background:
Tendering for Contracts Training started providing business development training in 1997 as “Centre for Business Excellence Ltd”, We conducted a research project to determine the specialist training needs of small firms and subsequently developed the “Tendering for Contracts Training Programme”.

The pilot programmes was delivered in the form of a one-day workshop between “2000 and 2002”, the aims, objectives and outcomes were designed to empower the small to medium enterprise in all areas of the contract and tendering process, the project was successfully delivered to delegates from all over the UK in south west London, and was fully supported by Business Link and a London Local Authority.

In 2005, our company name was changed to “Tendering for Contracts Training Ltd” to better reflect our core activity. The company has maintained its status as an Associate Member of the Institute of Business Consulting and is an ASET accredited licensed training centre. Other articles include; “Creating A Level Playing Field in EU Public Sector Tendering” - published by -(ECSB) the “European Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship” .

Tendering for Contracts Training provide accredited online training, mentoring and support programme for firms who wish to win new business through tendering and winning public sector contracts, We provide a complete programme of assistance that you need, for more information, Click Here >>>>: - Tendering for Contracts Training Programme.

Press contact:
Lloyd Sewell
Tendering for Contracts Training Ltd
23 Elmbridge Road
Cranleigh
Surrey, UK
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Mobi: 07866 607197
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url: http://www.tfc-training.com