Tender Writing Course: Writing a Winning Application

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This tender writing workshop is the ideal, practical guide to tender writing for any business seeking to attain funding by applying for tenders. This is a practical step by step workshop where tenders from both the public and private sector will be assessed and participants will have the opportunity to draft tender applications in class and have them assessed by the facilitator. A discussion will also take place with regard to current developments in the sector.

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, participants should be able to:

1. Discuss the many facets and requirements of quality tender writing.
2. Identify the content required within a quality tender.
3. Apply the tender writing methodology learnt and experienced to their next submission.
4. Engage in meaningful discussions with professional colleagues on issues relating to tender writing.

Content

This course covers the following topics:

• Public and private sector tenders – what is out there?
• Practical tender writing tips and budgets
• Acquittal of tender and evaluation
• Tender writing – dos & don’ts
• The benefits of tendering for your business
• What is RFT and how does a business approach such?

Delivery

This course will utilise a power point presentation. Notes of the slides will be printed and made available to the participants.

Audience

The course is suitable for businesses preparing to tender or respond to Request for Tender (RFT), or for individuals who are looking to move into this area, including those from the Research, Not-for-Profit, Education, Sports, Arts and Community sectors in Australia.

Materials

It is requested that participants bring either a laptop, iPad or pen and paper.

Recommended Reading

Downing, M. 2014, Winning government tenders: How to understand the Australian tendering process and write proposals that win consistent business, Woodslane Press.