The Tender Academy – An Introduction to Tendering

This is a densely packed, short course with 59 minutes of narrated video animation spanning 8 lectures, introducing you to tendering in the public sector, full of information, guidance and tips on how tenders work and what to do when preparing your tender bids.

The tendering process in the UK public sector can be a bureaucratic minefield with each public sector body (local council, NHS trust, university etc) having its own set of rules and procedures. However, there are some general, governing principles that apply to all competitive tenders.

Competition can be fierce as public bodies spend a lot of money outsourcing contracts to businesses, and everyone wants a piece of the pie. Many larger organisations have bid writing teams to compete for these contracts. However, tender writing is an art. It is a skill and it can be learned! You don’t need a bid writing team to win a tender. Don’t be intimidated by the bureaucracy and process because in the end it all comes down to knowing your business and knowing what your buyer wants.

This course will cover the basics. It will introduce you to key concepts like:

• what is a tender

• open (1 stage) vs restricted (2 stage tendering procedures)

• selection questionnaires (SQs)

• OJEU thresholds

• the general structure of most tenders

• how are tenders evaluated

• scoring mechanisms used in tenders

• what quality questions will be asked and how to approach them

• how does the pricing work in tendering

You will get lifetime access to the course, all of it’s content and resources.

This course comes with a 30 day money back guarantee! If you are not satisfied in any way, you’ll get your money back.  

Are there any course requirements or prerequisites?

• Access to a computer with an internet connection

• Computer literacy

• Proficiency in English

Who this course is for:

• Beginners who have never bid for tenders before

• Bid writers, managers or business owners who have struggled to break into the public sector market

• Experienced bid writers who want to check their understanding of the UK Public Sector procurement process

• People looking to work in public sector procurement

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have access to the course materials?

You can view and review the lecture materials indefinitely, like an on-demand channel.

Can I take my courses with me wherever I go?

Definitely! If you have an internet connection, courses on Udemy are available on any device at any time. If you don’t have an internet connection, some instructors also let their students download course lectures. That’s up to the instructor though, so make sure you get on their good side!