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2026 Bid Writing Courses & Workshops – Dates Coming Soon

Register Interest in Upcoming Bid Training Sessions

Our 2026 schedule for the Online Bid Writing Course and Mastering Bids Workshop is being updated and new dates will be published shortly. Please revisit this page soon for confirmed training times and availability. If you need immediate support with a tender, proposal or bid submission, get in touch via our contact form to speak with our bid experts. We’ll help you get prepared, stay compliant and improve your success rate.

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 Skillsboost applies to residents in Worcestershire or Herefordshire*. You can reclaim an incredible 50% of the cost of any of our Training Courses through the SkillsBoost Programme.

 

This is a fantastic opportunity for businesses to elevate their teams and enhance their chances of bid success.​

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Bid Writing

 

Are you looking to enhance your bid writing skills? Join our comprehensive Bid Writing Training, designed to equip you with the essential tools and techniques to craft compelling and successful bids.

 

Who Should Attend?

 

This training is ideal for SMEs and Charitable Organisations, whether you are new to bid writing or looking to refine your skills, this training will provide valuable insights and practical tips to help you succeed.

Key Learning Outcomes

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  • The Basics: Understand the basics of bid writing 

  • Understanding the Buyer's Needs: Learn how to align your response with the buyers priorities and requirements

  • Preparation: Discover the importance of thorough research and planning before you start writing

  • Structure and Formatting: How to structure your bid, demonstrate impact and outcomes using clear, concise and persuasive language

  • Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them: Identify common pitfalls in bid writing and learn strategies to avoid them

  • Post-Bid Considerations: Learn how to use feedback to improve future bids

  • Build Confidence: Develop confidence in bid writing and know how to work with an external bid writer  

  • Enhance Competitiveness: Learn how to demonstrate your competitive advantage 

  • Gain Expert Insights: Tips and Tricks to help you write successfully 

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Mastering Public Sector Tendering for Success Workshop

This one-day, jam-packed workshop is designed to enhance your skills, improve your bid win rate, and increase bidding efficiency. An ideal opportunity for businesses to upskill their staff, highlight their value proposition learn how to stand out against competitors.

 

Who Should Attend?

 

This workshop is suitable for anyone looking to tender successfully and grow their business by leveraging public sector opportunities. It is particularly beneficial for SMEs in the private and voluntary sectors, where an understanding of the bid process, where even small changes in bid preparation can lead to significant improvements in outcomes.

Key Learning Outcomes

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  • Bid Confidence: Manage the bid process with confidence

  • Competitive Advantage: Show your strengths and submit accurate, timely proposals

  • Opportunity Search: Find and select tenders using key portals and e-tendering

  • Market Engagement: Understand pre-market engagement benefits and realities

  • Tender Types: Recognise main tender types and procedures

  • Pipeline Building: Map contracts and build a winning bid pipeline

  • Value Proposition: Define your value and create a win strategy

  • Opportunity Qualification: Use of bid/no-bid tools to qualify opportunities

  • Bid Management Best Practice: Apply best practices and AI in bid management

  • Bid Planning: Develop effective bid plans and streamline processes

  • Overcoming Challenges: Tackle resource, deadline and compliance issues

  • Bid Writing: Write clear, concise and evaluator-focused bids

  • Tender Documents: Complete all required tender documents and submissions

  • Submission & Feedback: Navigate submissions, presentations and feedback

  • Social Value: Integrate social value using T.O.M.S

  • Bid Library: Build and maintain a bid library

  • Visual Presentations: Impactful visual presentations for stronger bids

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'Get Bid Ready' Coaching Programme

'Get Bid Ready' is a step-by-step coaching programme designed specifically for SMEs. It offers guidance and support to help you navigate the complexities of bidding for public sector contracts. Modules are spread over a number of weeks or month to suit your business.

 

Demystifying the Bidding Process

​If you’re new to public sector tendering or have limited experience, the process can seem overwhelming.

 

Understanding the stages and key information required is crucial. We work with businesses on a one-to-one basis to advise and gather everything needed for a successful bid. Completing this programme in advance of your tendering journey will boost your confidence and ensure you are well-prepared to compete.

How the Programme Works and Key Learning Outcomes  

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  • Bespoke Modules: Step-by-step guidance tailored to your team’s needs and skill gaps

  • Learn at Pace: We guide you and your teams through the entire bidding process with clear, structured support with key tips for success

  • Practical Insights: Real tenders used as examples to build sector-specific bidding skills

  • Effective Bidding Strategies: Develop a targeted, winning approach with the ‘BID SMART’ method

  • Preparation & Organisation: Save time and reduce stress by mastering a streamlined bid process

  • Compelling Narratives: Craft persuasive content that highlights your strengths and value

  • Build a Bid Library: Create a ready-to-use bank of compliant and consistent documents

  • Expert Insights: Gain from over 18 years of bidding experience and practical advice

Tender Readiness Assessments

Evaluate your readiness to tender for public sector contracts by taking our Tender Readiness Assessment' -  your first step on your bidding journey.
 

Our Tender Readiness Assessments are designed to help you navigate the complexities of the tendering process and boost your chances of winning public sector contracts.

 

How the Assessment Works

Step 1 - ​Complete the simple online assessment at your convenience.

Step 2 - Receive an instant PDF report with detailed and actionable guidance.

Step 3 - Book in a 1-2-1 follow-up consultation with a bid specialist, to maximise the benefit of your assessment results.

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We participated in the 'Get Bid Ready' Coaching Programme and it was a game-changer for us.

 

The coaching modules and insights provided were invaluable and really got our teams on-board. We now know how to improve our bid responses and do not feel as overwhelmed as we did before.

 

We're excited about our future prospects.

Client Engagement Manager, Customer Service Centre

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