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Effective Tender Writing

This training course assists voluntary and public sector organisations with improving the skills and confidence they need in responding to first-stage contracting opportunities.

Staff from public and not-for-profit organisations who are expected to write tenders as part of their job will benefit from attending this course, as well as staff involved in the tendering decision-making on behalf of their organisation. Even those who have already submitted tenders will learn from the theoretical and practical approaches discussed at the course.

Training investment: An introductory rate of £185 plus VAT per person, which includes lunch and light refreshments during the day and covers the costs of course material.

Attendees must meet the following requirements:

• Be a representative of an organisation aiming to deliver local or regional services on behalf of statutory agencies including local or health authorities.
• Have previous experience of writing applications for grants.

Next training date:

Click here for a typical programme outline.

Inhouse Courses

For organisations wishing to run a closed course at their own offices, costs are as follows:

• Up to 10 attendees: £2,450 + VAT.*

The above prices exclude travel expenses (charged at 45p per mile from the Idox offices in Wilmslow, Cheshire), plus overnight expenses (where warranted by the distance involved).

About the course provider:

This course will be led by Fabienne Poulet whose 17-year career as a fundraiser has included an extensive track record in securing funding in the areas of the environment, health, the local community and overseas NGOs.

Fabienne’s main area of expertise is statutory funding – namely grants and tenders from the UK central and local government, the European Commission and occasionally other European governments as well as Lottery and Comic Relief. In addition she has a wide-ranging knowledge of UK grant-making trusts and European foundations with an interest in international development, disability and the environment.

Testimonials

"I learned an amazing amount and great tips on this course. It was very stimulating and I will give much more consideration to the whole process." Fran Mitchell, Team Leader – Housing Support, East Lindsey DC

"Excellent. The content was useful and what I enjoyed most was the opportunity to discuss and ask questions." Kate Hessall, Project Support Officer, Oxfordshire CC

Learning Outcomes

Idox Information Solutions is proud to be a certified member of the CPD Certification Service.

Learning outcomes:

• To demystify terminology and tender processes including European call for tenders or proposals
• To promote confidence in responding to appropriate tenders
• To improve skills in responding to a first-stage tender invitation

Further information and booking

Contact us on tel: 0844 874 0739 for more information or Click here to access our on-line contact form.

Click here to download a training brochure