Businesses in Tameside are urged to make the most of major changes to public contract procurement.
A fully funded workshop by GM Business Growth Hub on creating a consistent bidding strategy and proposal drafting for public procurement contracts, is being offered to the Tameside business community.
The workshop will help them understand the significance of the new Procurement Act 2023, and environmental and social value impacts in public sector tenders.
The rules that shape how public bodies buy goods and services are changing with the aim of creating a more simple and flexible public procurement ecosystem.
Head of enterprise at the Hub, Yvonne Sampson, believes its a fantastic opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Tameside to securing long-term procurement contracts.
She said: “Long term contracts can be a lifeline as it provides a steady source of income, allowing businesses to build upon a solid foundation.”
Recognising that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may struggle to seize these opportunities, GM Business Growth Hub, in collaboration with STAR Procurement and the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), are offering a fully funded workshop for the Tameside business community on January 24.
Attendees will learn how to create a consistent strategic approach to bidding, structure and write compelling proposals, and understand how buyers evaluate submissions. They will also explore the significance of environmental and social value impacts in public sector tenders.
More importantly, participants will receive the latest updates on local procurement initiatives, providing a valuable opportunity to stay abreast of contracting opportunities in the area. The workshop will also cover identifying lucrative bidding opportunities and improving the chances of securing contracts, especially for businesses in the construction sector and supply chain.
“For many businesses, the intricacies of formal bids and tenders can appear daunting, from complex processes to resource limitations and stiff competition from larger firms,” added Yvonne.
“Our workshop is designed to demystify the bidding process and equip attendees with the strategies needed for success.”
Interested organisations can register for the event, which runs from 9.30am – 1pm on Friday, January 24, here: https://www.businessgrowthhub.com/events/tameside-public-procurement-how-to-write-quotations-proposals-tenders/
