The Growth Hub and Train4Tomorrow invite you to attend this practical online workshop to introduce you to bidding and bid writing. This free lunch and learn session with Ocean City Bids focuses on realistic routes into public sector work for smaller businesses, rather than large or complex contracts.
For SME’s and sole traders in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay only
What the session will cover
- How public sector procurement works locally and regionally
- The range of opportunities available beyond large contracts, including low-value work, short-term projects, frameworks and local supply chains
- How bids are assessed and what buyers look for in strong responses
- Practical guidance on writing clear and compliant bids in plain English
- Understanding social value and how local employment, training and workforce development can strengthen bids
- Where to find suitable opportunities and support to improve bid readiness
- With time for Q & A at the end
What attendees will gain
By the end of the workshop, businesses will have a clearer understanding of whether bidding is right for them, how to identify suitable opportunities and how to approach a first bid with confidence. Attendees will also receive a simple bid readiness checklist, useful links and clear next steps, including signposting to further support available through the Growth Hub and Train4Tomorrow.
Reserve a spot on the event booking page:Â Introduction to Bidding
