Public sector. Uncover insights and transform your organisation.

This step-by-step tender writing workshop is the ideal, practical guide to tender writing for any business seeking to attain funding by applying for tenders. Tenders from the public and private sectors will be assessed, and you will have the opportunity to draft tender applications in class and have them assessed by the facilitator. Discussion will also take place regarding current developments in the sector.

Outcomes

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• discuss the many facets and requirements of quality tender writing
• identify the content required within a quality tender
• apply the tender writing methodology learnt and experienced to your next submission
• engage in meaningful discussions with professional colleagues on issues relating to tender writing.

Content

• Public and private sector tenders
• Practical tender writing tips and budgets
• Acquittal of tender and evaluation
• Tender writing – dos & don’ts
• The benefits of tendering for your business
• RFT and a business approach to RFT

Intended audience

Suitable for businesses preparing to tender or respond to Request for Tender (RFT), or 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.

Delivery style

• Face-to-face, presenter-taught workshop
• Online workshop via the platform Zoom

Delivered by PowerPoint presentation and accompanied by course notes.

Materials

Please 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.