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The 3 Most Common Types of E-learning Tenders

Posted on by John Hudson

As a direct result of Covid-19, there has been a 33% increase in the demand for E-Learning services since 2019

By 2025, the e-learning industry is expected to grow in the UK by £8 billion. Getting ahead of this and increasing your opportunities now will put you in a better position for the future.

So, if you are looking for e-learning tenders, then finding the right type for you is a good starting point.

In this blog, we take a look at the three most common types of e-learning there is. Looking at what is involved with these types, so you can see what best suits you.

Looking back on the past two years, you will see there was a dramatic shift in the way people learn. This is because the Covid-19 pandemic brought about an unexpected change.

People had to adapt to a new way of learning, which created the need for e-learning platforms. As a result of this, e-learning tenders have also been on the rise. The new way of learning is here to stay. Now, more than ever, companies are looking for their own e-learning systems. You need to decide where you fit into this.

The 3 most common types of e-learning tenders are:

  1. Fixed e-learning tenders

Fixed e-learning is a structured system that doesn’t change. This means it is not adaptable to fit each user’s needs. It won’t change and will only be used for one purpose. E-learning tenders for this type of system will usually involve educational facilities or libraries. For example, a school could need an e-learning service that students can use to access reading materials. The content on the system won’t change, and its purpose is for one thing only. For students to search and read the content.

  1. Adaptive e-learning tenders

Quite literally, the e-learning platform ‘adapts’ to suit each user and their needs. There will be algorithms involved that will learn how the user interacts with the e-learning, adjusting the content to suit. This could be down to the way they use search terms or their learning abilities.

  1. Interactive and collaborative e-learning tenders

Much like adaptive e-learning, but with added communication systems. For example, a facility may require an e-learning system that allows them to give feedback or arrange virtual meetings. There could also be a need for a student forum, or an interactive grading system.

A good example of this type of e-learning is Kahoot. It is an interactive e-learning system that peers can use together.

Let’s summarise

These are the three most common types of e-learning tenders that you will find:

  1. Fixed e-learning
  2. Adaptive e-learning
  3. Interactive and collaborative e-learning.

Understanding the common types of e-learning that go out to tender puts you in a better position to win tenders. You know what your e-learning services can do, therefore, you can ensure this is thoroughly explained to the buyer.

Buyers will want to see how your e-learning platform will benefit them. You may also find that your e-learning services can be used for each of the different types of tenders. If so, use this to your advantage. Show the buyer how your e-learning works and what makes it stand out from the others. 

How to find e-learning tenders?

With Consultancy Tenders, we can help you find new e-learning tenders to bid for.

Consultancy Tenders streamlines the tendering process to save you valuable time when searching for e-learning tenders. You can tailor your search to suit your business needs. Therefore, you will only see tenders specific to you and your business.

Below are five past examples of e-learning tenders we’ve sourced on our portal:

GBC – Provision of IOSH E-learning Courses

Guildford Borough Council – South East – £6k

Provision of E-learning for SystmOne & EMIS Web Tender for NHS

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit – East Midlands – £85k

Developing Communication & Leadership Skills for NHS Employees

Health Education England – Yorkshire – £450k

Provision of Online Learning Content

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) – London – £1.5million

Remote Rural Learning Service

Kent County Council – South East – £ 4,950,000

7 reasons why our clients choose Consultancy Tenders:

  1. You can locate public and private sector opportunities in one central portal.
  2. You will receive daily updates of new tenders, directly to your inbox.
  3. Filter your search using relevant keywords, budgets, locations, and more. Then, you will see all the tenders that are specific for your needs.
  4. Access to your own Account Manager, who’ll answer any queries you have.
  5. Your dashboard will automatically filter tenders to show you relevant opportunities.
  6. We manually track opportunities from hundreds of sources daily.
  7. We host exclusive tenders that will not be posted on any other site.

Find out more about Consultancy Tenders and how it can work for you by booking  a free, live demo today.

Want to save even more time in your search for e-learning tenders?

We know how much admin is required to source tenders and break down the documents. Why not let us help?

We can take the stress out of this process with our timesaving, bespoke service, Discover Elite.

With Discover Elite, your dedicated Account Manager will get to know you and your business’ needs. They will then track and send through opportunities that we think will be perfect for your business.

What’s included in the subscription?

  • A dedicated Account Manager who will work with you and support you in your search for new opportunities.
  • Five or seven tender breakdowns per month – depending on the package you choose.
  • Weekly phone calls with your Account Manager, to discuss viable tendering opportunities.
  • All the pre-bid admin is taken care of. Your Account Manager will download the tender documents for you and manage the buyer’s portal.
  • An annual subscription to up to two Hudson Discover portals. This is ideal for your business if your services cross over into other sectors.
  • Award and pre-engagement notice information.

For more information about Discover Elite, contact us today!

Need assistance with writing e-learning tenders?

Outsourcing to tender writing specialists can help you secure your next e-learning tender.

Our sister company, Hudson Succeed, provides four levels of bid writing support services.

Our Bid Writers have over 60 years of collective bid writing experience and an 87% success rate. Whether you’re new to tendering or need your response proofread before you submit – we can help. 

Tender Writing

Have you found the perfect tender for your business but are struggling to complete the responses? Send it over to our Bid Writing Team and they can write the whole response for you. If you use our Tender Writing service, they’ll even submit it on your behalf!

Tender Ready

Tender Ready is the perfect programme for those who are completely new to tendering. You’ll have access to an expert Bid Consultant to answer any questions that you may have and advising you on tenders you should be bidding on.  You’ll also get a year’s subscription to our Consultancy Tenders portal.

Tender Improvement

If you have already been applying for tenders but aren’t seeing success, our Tender Improvement package can help. Our Bid Writers will review your previous submissions and provide feedback and guidance.

Tender Mentor  

Our Bid Writers can analyse a bid response you’ve already written, checking it for errors before you submit. Sometimes you just need another pair of eyes to go over your response and our Tender Mentor service can help.

Get in touch with one of our consultants to see how we can support you with your next e-learning tender.

How has COVID-19 Impacted Education Tenders?

Posted on by John Hudson

Education tenders and the rise of virtual learning

COVID-19 has led to an increase in education tenders thanks to the digitisation of education.

Last year saw the UK government prioritising investment into education and upskilling workers. This is a trend that’s set to continue well into 2021. Here are a few reasons why:

Increased government funding

Britain’s education sector remains one of its most lucrative. The estimated revenue of the industry in 2020 was around £43.6 billion. Moreover, funding for schools is set to increase by £7.1 billion by 2022 – 2023.

It isn’t just school children who will reap the benefits from this boost in spending. The government are increasing investment across the whole educational board. This includes funding for traineeships, adult learning and digital skills bootcamps.

Core funding will be assigned in the following areas of the education sector in 2021 – 2022:

  • £1.4 billion to education funding. Including funding to help children catch up on lost learning in schools.
  • £291 million for Further Education. This ensures core funding for 16 – 19-year-olds.
  • £300 million for school facilities for children with disabilities and special educational needs.
  • £2.5 billion for apprenticeships and further improvements for employers, including upskilling.
  • £375 million from the National Skills Fund (NSF).

The rise in demand for virtual learning

It’s no surprise that online learning has seen a significant increase over the last decade with the rise of technology. Particularly more so over the last 12 months. The pandemic has forced educational institutions to adapt and adjust to digitisation. Schools, universities and companies have found themselves forced into remote learning, with little to no say in the matter.

Although some might see this as a negative, the plus side is the increase in technology tenders and education tenders. It has become apparent that there is a digital skills shortage. This has become apparent to the government, leading them to invest in digital boot camps. Further investments are also being made into skills training that’s tailored to local communities.

Digital Bootcamps

A recent trend for education tenders is the rise of digital bootcamps. The reason the government is pumping all this money into upskilling local communities is to aid the recovery of COVID-19. The Department for Education (DfE) hopes that investing in educational tenders will get Britain on the road to recovery. With added benefits of aiding the unemployment crisis. They hope 75% of trainees move into a new job or role within six months of completion of training.

The DfE recently launched a massive £36 million tender from the NSF. Two lots worth £18 million each are up for grabs. They’re looking for a flexible training model of digital or technical training. The first lot for digital skills bootcamps in nine regions of England. The second lot will award a number of contracts on a local or national level for technical bootcamps based on demand. Its aims are to meet the skills shortages and needs of local areas and it’s set to start this May. Both are set to last one year, with the possibility of a one-year extension. This is just one recent example of the millions of pounds being pumped into the education sector.

The National Skills Fund also publishes education tenders. They help fund:

  • Technical courses for adults that are equivalent to A-levels.
  • Employer-led bootcamp training models.
  • Traineeships and the National Careers Service.
  • Innovative models for local collaboration between skills providers and employers.

They aren’t the only businesses putting out educational contracts.

Here are some more examples past education tenders we have sourced on our Consultancy Tenders portal: 

Tenders Sought For Online Mindfulness Tutor

Relatives For Justice- Northern Ireland- Budget: Undisclosed

01-01-2021

ED-SEND-Independent Non Maintained School Placement Request 853403AS & 511286BN

Bristol City Council- South West- Budget: £480,000

23-12-2020

Primary care training and education on diabetes

Nhs Lewisham Clinical Group- South East- Budget: Undisclosed

22-12-2020

Framework for Spot Purchasing of Activities For Adults With A Learning Disability In Tower Hamlets

Tower Hamlets- London- Budget: Undisclosed

14-12-2020

Alternative Education Provision Request For Information (RFI)

Buckinghamshire Council- South East- Budget: Undisclosed

21-12-2020

APM UK – call for Delivery Partners

Ingeus- London- Budget: £5,000

08-12-2020

Are you just starting to bid for education tenders?

If so, we’re happy to help you get started!

Tendering for education contracts requires a fair bit of preparation. You should consider if you have enough relevant experience and start building up your case studies. The best place to start when tendering is to find contracts on Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS) or framework agreements. These are both multi-supplier setups, usually open to smaller contractors. This allows small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to build up their experience. Once you’ve got these banked, you’ll be able to progress to single provider contracts.

Looking for further support with education tenders?

Need support to boost your chances of winning education contacts? Our dedicated team of experienced bid writers at Hudson Succeed can take the burden out of bid writing. With over 40 years of experience and an 87% success rate, you can trust them with your bid. Leaving you time to focus on your business.

They provide four levels of writing support to maximise your bidding success. Whether you’re new to the tendering process or have tendered before, they have a service tailored to your needs:

Get in touch to learn how you can succeed with us.

Education tenders are one of the most popular types of tenders on our portal.

Consultancy Tenders

Consultancy Tenders streamlines the tendering process to save you valuable time when finding education tenders.

Benefits of becoming a subscriber include:

  • Locating public and private sector opportunities in one central portal.
  • Receiving daily updates of available tenders, direct to your inbox.
  • Filtering your search by relevant keywords, budget, location, and more.
  • Access to your own Account Manager, who’ll answer any queries you have.
  • Your dashboard will automatically filter tenders to show you relevant opportunities.
  • We manually track opportunities from over 1,000 sources daily.
  • We host exclusive tenders that will not be posted on any other site.

Want to start finding education contracts with Consultancy Tenders? Book a free live demo today.

Believe you can and you WILL, Believe you can’t and you WON’T

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Believe you can and you WILL, Believe you can’t and you WON’T

You know what they say – believers are achievers! Corny I know, but the principle DOES apply when tender writing. You can never just hit it and hope for the best – this isn’t snooker! Each piece of work you bid for should have been accurately assessed to make sure this is a good opportunity for your business (see our ‘to bid or not to bid’ blog for further information).

The point is, you have to go in fully prepped with the clear mindset of achieving this piece of work. If you are not fully confident that you can win the work, then don’t bid for it. Simple.

If you feel you are in with a good shot – then make sure any doubts or reservations are left at the door, as you don’t want these to be identified by the evaluator.

Remember to be descriptive, be assertive, but most importantly be positive!

You should:

  • use phrases like ‘We will …’ – no one cares you if you are attempting to do something – this is your piece of work – be confident and state you WILL deliver all that’s expected;
  • demonstrate your willingness to adapt, conform and collaborate with the buyer – always demonstrate further added value and what more you can do for the buyer – think of the positive effects this has socially and economically;
  • validate your company – describe not only what makes you different, but what makes you BETTER? Explain clearly why the buyer should choose you and not your competitors – why do YOU stand out?

You’ll find that if you’re below 80% sure to whether or not you should bid for the contract – this tends to show less confidence on paper. The better the opportunity that is right for you, the better your proposal will be projected. Unbeknownst to many, on a subconscious level, if we believe we are NOT destined to win the work, we will in many ways lag behind our competitors in that all-important tender.

Never go for any opportunity! Always go for the ones you believe in!

Get in touch. We can help you believe what’s best for you!

The importance of RELEVANT Case Studies!

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Tenders these days (especially in the Public sector) are extremely structured in that they all feature the same legality clauses and requests, based upon EU legislation and procurement law. One other majorly structured trait to a tender and something the buyer definitely wants to know is how you’ve delivered your services in the past!

The age-old question of – “Please provide 3 examples which demonstrate your technical capability in the market” – is now something of common-request in national tenders. And rightly so! Of course, buyers want to know who you currently work with, how much work you’ve done and what great results your company boasts, as they need to make sure you have undergone scopes of work, similar to what they are procuring. Experience is key to winning every contract and as part of our writing tutorials at Tender Consultants, we always state that evidence is needed to back up the majority of the responses. Usually, this evidence comes from your experience. This makes the buyer/evaluator feel at complete ease, knowing you have completed something similar before.

We are not saying that you shouldn’t bid for work you haven’t delivered before (especially if you’re a new business), as you may have better tools, better ideas and more cost-effective solutions at your disposal that other businesses (with experience) lack. It’s all about assessing the relevancy of your experience and using this to benefit the contract at hand. This is where Case Studies will support your tendering efforts going forward.

A few Do’s and Don’ts to building case studies include:

  • DO – get in touch with your current clients and ask for testimonials- these can be added to support a strong case for why the buyer should choose you;
    e.g. The CEO of ‘Company X’ has stated we are “an impeccable & efficient company, who has not only delivered the most engaging content with brochures but has supported our marketing efforts overall”;
  • DON’T – just pick a client and submit ‘static’ material already developed – always make sure you adapt your content and client to align with the specified requirements of the buyer – ensure similar scope, nature and size is used every time, where possible;
    e.g. if you need to supply 500 brochures to a hospital, the buyer probably won’t care if you supplied 5 to a retail store previously- this is way different in size AND scope;
  • DO – use the STAR format when developing your Case Studies to clearly outline the Situation (brief context), Task (the work you faced), Action (what you’ve done) and Results (what were the results etc.);
    e.g. this helps to break down each case study – you may do this several times depending on the requirements within the tender – but it is a very good start to show the buyer/evaluator what needed to be done, what & how it was done, along with success rates and statistics outlining benefits/improvements to the client;

This will be one of the most important elements you use as part of your tender submission and almost 99% of Stage 1/PQQ submissions nowadays have the experience and/or contract example requests embedded.

We encourage you to start working on your case studies as soon as your contract with a client begins, so you can at least get the basic information gathered using the STAR format and then adapt these case studies to align with future buyer’s requirements as part of tenders!

Need further help? CLICK HERE to get in touch and let us help you grow, develop and standout!

Bid Writing – To bid or not to bid?

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THAT is the question! … Right?

Many factors may affect your decision to either bid or not bid for a contract. Rather than making it a grueling and drawn out process, keep it simple.

We have put together a few checklist points, which you can use to determine an answer to the age-old question of tendering – to bid or not to bid?

CHECKLIST
Have you got 3 ideal case studies?
These are to be similar in scope, value, and scale etc.
Is it right for you?
Look at the size, scope, location, specification – carefully assess the work – don’t be bidding for work in Uganda if you can’t deliver there
Is it financially viable?
Is it worth it? – would you be making a profit?
Do you meet the financial standing?
The golden rule is that you shouldn’t bid for a contract that is worth more than 50% of your annual turnover
Do you offer something unique in the market?
Look at your organisation’s USPs– what can you do that your competitors can’t?
Does this fit in with a long-term strategy?
Will this help expansion and fit into key goals for your company?
Do you need to outsource any work?
If so, how much? If it’s more than 50% why should you be chosen over other prime deliverers?
Does your company have the ability to deliver the project on paper?
Check your team CVs – is the experience and capability there?
Do you have time?
Do you require support? Can you afford to commit the time, effort and cost?
Would you choose yourself for this?
Put yourself in the buyer’s shoes – would you offer your company the workload compared to your competitors? How good can you put your offering across on paper?

These are just a few examples of what you can ask yourself when deciding to bid or not to bid for a contract in your sector. We can help you decide via a highly effective and simple tender-readiness exercise our company provides, along with writing services, tender/procurement training and the best opportunity tracking around via industry-specific portals!

We don’t just look at the fact whether you should bid or not bid for any project but take into consideration your current practices, policies and written documentation to see if this sufficient against tender-specific requirements. It’s all well and good deciding to bid for a project/contract, but if you don’t have adequate processes, manuals and method statements etc., this will undoubtedly be your downfall. Make sure you’re fully ready to go!

Take the hassle out of the bid decision-making process and go for what is right for YOU!

Let us help you get there and ultimately make you grow, develop and standout!

Get in touch!

WHO WE ARE RECRUITING IN 2018

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Fancy a career alongside a driven, dedicated and determined company?

Or know someone who is on the lookout for the next best thing and can bring vital skills to drive optimistic goals and outcomes?

Then look no further. Here at Hudson Procurement Group, we are looking for a range of individuals who can offer some crucial insight, ideas and proactive solutions to help us achieve our billion-pound target within the next 15-years and help shape a number of our companies to achieve universal success. We have an ongoing recruitment plan, where we are on the lookout throughout 2018 for the most talented, skillful and career-driven individuals.

We are the on the lookout for:

  1. User-experience Designer – this will allow us to start designing and building our new products and refresh our sector-specific opportunity portals;
  2. Senior Software Developer – allowing us to bring all development internally. This will be followed by a graduate software developer early 2019;
  3. Videographer / Production Assistant – to join our internal media team and assist with shooting, editing and publishing large volumes of video content we need across our group of companies;
  4. Account Manager – someone to assist customers with online demonstrations, as well as achieving sales targets and looking after our large customer base;
  5. Business Development Manager – this person will be responsible for generating private buyers on our range of portals to allow for a better stream of users;
  6. Operations Manager – this is a senior role and this person will sit on the management team and look after the day to day running of the business;
  7. Executive PA – to work alongside our Founder and Group CEO daily, managing their busy schedules. We are recruiting this position now – CLICK HERE for full job description!

 As per our internal growth strategy, we may also be on the lookout for the following, given they possess the right qualities and that our companies demand this as part of our expansion:

  1. Bid Writer – this person will be responsible for tracking, writing and managing tender submissions on behalf of clients, along with full client liaison;
  2. Part-time Administrator – this person will be responsible for manually updating our company websites with all procurement opportunities. Involves high amount of daily research and publishing.

Please be on the lookout for advertisements as and when they are released throughout the year, and keep checking on our careers pages and blog updates for further information. Or better yet, get in touch at hello@consultancytenders.co.uk with your CV and a covering letter stating what you can bring to our organisations.

Come and help us grow, develop and standout! We need only THE BEST!

Why Choose Hudson Procurement Group?

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Why Choose Hudson Procurement Group?

  • What do you do exactly?
  • How does it all work?
  • Why should I choose you?

Although these questions are being asked less and less due to our growing presence online and current position in the procurement sector, we still want to show you some key traits of our provision and how we work FOR YOU!

We have recognised that across all businesses nationally, contract/tender opportunities are spread so wide that it takes time and unnecessary hassle to source the right prospects for your company. Even if the right ones come through from your many subscriptions on a range of procurement portals, this may be delayed by up to 5-10 days, along with some (if not all) opportunities having zero relevance to your organisation. This is because CPV codes* are being used incorrectly on a major scale by both buyers and suppliers, with some portals not offering the full range of CPV codes available and/or delaying the release of key opportunities due to automatic processes.

*CPV (Common Procurement Vocabulary) Codes are used to differentiate, segment and classify contract opportunities so that your company can search and receive notifications about the opportunities aligned to your provision/offering.

With over 25 years’ experience and extensive knowledge of tender management and opportunity tracking, the creative and innovative specialists at Hudson Procurement Group is doing something that no other company is doing – We are MANUALLY tracking all opportunities that are released daily from the majority of procurement portals across the UK and take this information to MANUALLY publish daily consultancy sector tenders that are not only sector-specific, but specific to your actual service. We do not rely on CPV codes, which ensures no mistake, or irrelevant opportunity will ever be sent. Every opportunity posted by public AND private buyers will be provided to you promptly, clearly and consistently on a specific platform dedicated to your sector.

We currently operate 10 industry-specific platforms including:

We offer free demos with a dedicated Account Manager, who also provides live support with our platforms, however, due to the intuitive and user-friendly design, we guarantee minimal support needed.

Because customers are guaranteed to have every opportunity at their fingertips, including the value, location and brief description to what’s required, their procurement practices are effectively improved, eliminating excess time spent on sourcing opportunities and more time on developing their procurement strategies.

However, it doesn’t stop there – due to our combined knowledge and experience, we also offer Tender Consultancy, which supports clients to better understand and maximise procurement practices within their organisation. This includes impartial advice, tender writing, tender training, tender reviews and holistic support with procurement.

We have upcoming systems to support clients EVEN FURTHER in the upcoming years, which include:

  • Tender VLE– a virtual learning environment dedicated to offering FREE tender and procurement training on a range of educational levels (beginner, intermediate & advanced etc.) all in VIDEO & BLOG format;
  • Tender Connect– a one-stop-shop for buyers and suppliers to use an inter-trading platform. This is to identify buying opportunities for our group of subscribers, making our portals more specific to the needs of our customers. This is already in development as per our ways of working above;
  • Tender Bank– an online platform where customers can obtain multiple documents that will support their tendering efforts, including policies, matrices, methodology templates and written response templates in line with sector-specific objectives;
  • Procure Smart– a user-friendly collaborative platform for buyers and suppliers where they will be able to upload, communicate and submit tender documents online.

 We are Hudson Procurement Group and we are here to ensure we help suppliers, buyers and the overall economy, maintain access to procurement best practices and most importantly DISCOVER relevant opportunities to them!

Why choose Hudson Procurement Group? – I think by now you already know!

Small Businesses, sick of the Government taking money off you? It’s time to turn the tables….

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Small Businesses, sick of the Government taking money off you? It’s time to turn the tables….

So, we are almost half way through 2017 and everybody, especially small to medium business owners, are struggling to keep up with government decisions and how politics has destabilised their playing field with Brexit, General Elections and certain decisions leading to uncertainty in the marketplace.

Such uncertainty is highlighted in the mixed bag of results thrown up by the numerous surveys published since the turn of the year.  For example one survey, Close Brothers Business Barometer, shows that 64% of companies surveyed with a turnover of less that £500k said they were not confident about the UK’s economic outlook for 2017 whereas Yahoo Finance highlighted research carried out by the American Express Global SME Pulse, which showed that 50% of UK SME’s surveyed expect to see growth of at least 4% over the year.

Such is the uncertainty for SME’s that, in a poll by funding-provider Liberis, 58% of all SME bosses listed reducing costs as their priority while a mere 39% said that their priority was to expand their business.

What most businesses seem unaware of is that we are fast approaching 2020, the deadline for the government achieving its pledge to spend £1 in every £3 with SME’s.  Whilst most government pledges are met with a shrug of suspicion and disinterest, it would be worth noting that this particular pledge could add up to £15bn worth of business opportunities.

It seems like a scam?

While you may be of the opinion that the halls of Westminster don’t always echo with the sounds of MPs championing the ‘little guy’, in this case there actually is something in it for you. In 2015, the Cabinet Office announced an ambitious new target to get more small businesses working on central government contracts.

In 2013 to 2014, central government spent £11.4bn with small and medium-sized businesses, by 2020, the government wants to increase this by an extra £3bn per year directly or through the supply chain. As part of these targets, the government has improved the way it buys goods and services to help more small businesses bid for public sector contracts, by streamlining the process and making winning business that much easier.

Minister for the Cabinet Office Matt Hancock said, “This is such an amazing opportunity for the country’s diverse and innovative small businesses, and today I urge them to get stuck in. From computers to uniforms – there are so many opportunities for small businesses to work with us, and I want to see more of them providing value for money for the taxpayer and benefiting from our spending.”

John Manzoni, Chief Executive of the Civil Service said, “Further opening up our marketplace to small businesses is good economic sense all round – making it easier for them to access and win government business opportunities, whilst encouraging increased competition and market innovation to deliver best value for the taxpayer.”

But aren’t government contracts notoriously difficult to apply for?

Historically, the process was lengthy and complicated but as Emma Jones, the government’s Crown Representative for SME’s recently blogged, things are a now a whole lot easier and she urges businesses to seize this opportunity to bid for and win government contracts.

She goes on to inform that the Prime Minister announced a review of the Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI), which will look at how they can increase the initiative’s impact and give more innovators their first break and that they realise that working with small businesses with new ideas generates innovation in government.

So, they do want your goods and services and with the government currently looking for everything from toiletries to tax advice, marketing services to interior design, and with the peace-of-mind that comes from knowing that the government pays suppliers within 30 days, it is time to take advantage.

I’m interested, but I’ve never tendered before, what is my next step?

Now that you know all of these great opportunities are out there but are new to the tendering process, please don’t be put off.  Help is at hand in the form of Hudson Procurement Group who will put in place a bespoke solution to help guide you through the process and also steer you to success in landing contracts.

Through Tender Connect, businesses are able to purchase services from our suppliers on ten sector specific platforms.  It also acts as an inter-trading platform allowing buyers and suppliers to trade with one another creating a sense of community and business collaboration.

Our tender consultancy service, Tender Consultants Ltd, allows you to access the best tender writers in the UK, led by Jill Hudson, a focused and energetic Growth Coach. With over a decade of tender writing experience, and growing both UK and international businesses across a range of sectors, Jill has developed bespoke Tender Ready exercises which allows businesses to either take the first steps into tendering, or improve success rates where they may currently be lacking

We offer Tender Training for companies looking for support with Tendering and one to one coaching that is specific to your business and, due to common requests we’ve had from customers, we’ve launched a Tender Writing service for those businesses who wanted tenders writing on their behalf.

Take the first step, click below or call us on 0203 051 2217 today.

www.tenderconsultants.co.uk

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