Writing Compelling Bids

Course Overview

The CPD accredited course is delivered in person and focuses on teaching you how to write winning tenders, whilst also providing you with the skills to manage the bid process throughout. This hands-on training course provides you with an opportunity to connect and network with your peers, enhancing your learning experience.

Course Objectives

  • Understand and interpret the critical parts of the tender documents and processes for a typical Restricted Procedure
  • Develop your tender content to write high scoring answers – focusing on the evaluation criteria, the hooks on which decisions should be made
  • Learn how to create a bid plan to ensure you effectively manage time and confidently deal with pre, mid and post-bid activities
  • Learn how to complete effective competitor advantage to give you the winning edge

Course Areas

  • Prepare for the ITT and understand its context
  • Understand and interpret the critical parts of the tender documents
  • Develop a bid plan
  • Prepare an executive summary to maximum effect
  • Compile, format and submit the final documents

Your trainer will be expert bid writer and trainer Jamie Edwards, and as this is an interactive session, you will benefit from being able to ask questions, participate in conversations and learn from Jamie’s experiences.

The course will be delivered at etc.venues in Manchester, from 9am to 4pm. Breakfast, lunch and refreshments are provided.

Looking to attend all three courses? Get in touch with our team on 01224 636 999 to find out more about our multi-session offer.


What our attendees say

From beginners to experienced bid writers, our training courses help people like you to develop their skills and win more work.

Available course dates:

Tuesday 23 January 2024

Day 1

13:00 - 16:30

Wednesday 24 January 2024

Day 2

13:00 - 16:30


Online


£179+VAT Tenders Direct Member

£199+VAT Non-members


Tuesday 20 February 2024

Day 1

13:00 - 16:30

Wednesday 25 February 2024

Day 2

13:00 - 16:30


Online


£179+VAT Tenders Direct Member

£199+VAT Non-members


Monday 11 March 2024

Day 1

13:00 - 16:30

Tueasday 12 March 2024

Day 2

13:00 - 16:30


Online


£179+VAT Tenders Direct Member

£199+VAT Non-members