Get Tender Ready

Tendering can be overwhelming, particularly for small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) and businesses without a dedicated Bid Writer. Get Tender Ready™ is a one-day, practical course that aims to demystify the tender process and provide you with tools and tips to confidently navigate tender submissions, maximising your chances of winning new contracts and growing your business.

Who is this course for?

Designed specifically for individuals with limited experience of tendering, this course is ideal for small and medium-sized business owners, or employees that are responsible for finding and responding to Requests For Quote (RFQs) and tenders on platforms such as eTendersNI and eSourcingNI.

What you will learn:

The course covers a wide range of topics including:

• Where to find RFQs and tenders and how to navigate the main tender platforms.
• The essential structure of a tender and to interpret tender documents.
• How to quickly evaluate opportunities and determine your ‘Go’/’No Go’ criteria.
• What MEAT (Most Economically Advantageous Tender) means and how to optimise your bid.
• Pricing strategies that can help you create more competitive bids.
• How to use AI to support your tender writing process without compromising quality or accuracy.
• Top tips and best practices to avoid common mistakes in the tender process.
• Practical experience breaking down a real-life tender.

Course participants will receive a copy of the training slide deck, worksheets, and resources.

Meet your trainer:

Rachel Doherty has over 15 years’ experience in the electrical/mechanical engineering and manufacturing sectors. Her diverse career spans numerous specialisms including being Head of Marketing and Business Development for some of Northern Ireland’s fastest growing SMEs. She has written successful tender bids for contracts valued from £30,000 to £4,000,000+ and has experience working with NI Top 100 companies and globally recognised corporations.