Preparing to Go to Tender
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We offer two convenient delivery methods to suit your needs:
In-House Training: Perfect for organisations with four or more participants offering a cost-effective and flexible option. Training is delivered at your location and tailored to your needs. Contact us today to learn more or request a quote.
Public Training: Ideal for individuals or smaller teams (typically one or two learners) our public training sessions are scheduled regularly and open for registration. Register online today to secure your place!
Procurement awareness and drafting effective specifications and tender award criteria
The Preparing to Go to Tender workshop is designed to raise awareness for those involved in the procurement process and goes beyond theoretical understanding by providing a hands-on, practical approach. It focuses on drafting a tender specification, tender award criteria and scoring models, whilst contextualising the associated legislative requirements and explaining the general principles of good procurement. It also emphasises the importance of considering contract management at the outset of a procurement.
Participants will recognise the difference between selection and award criteria and the crucial link between the tender specification, the award criteria and the contract management plan. They will also learn how to develop tender documentation that enables informed decision making when awarding the contract.
Learning Outcomes
- Explore procurement legislation, principles and best practice.
- Understand the overall procurement cycle including the significance of engaging with the relevant market.
- Appreciate the importance of contract management as an early consideration in the procurement process.
- Gain insights into the complexities of the tendering process and the difficulties which can arise.
- Know how to structure and write clear, unbiased and concise specifications.
- Develop award criteria and establish a clear understanding of their connection to the tender evaluation process.
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e can deliver this (and all our) course(s) exclusively for your organisation either in-person at your premises, at a venue of your choice or virtually. In-house training offers a cost-effective and flexible way to upskill your team with content tailored to your organisation’s specific goals and challenges.Whether you're looking to develop a single team or roll out training organisation-wide we’ll work with you to ensure the programme/course(s) deliver maximum impact.
Interested? Contact us today to discuss in-house options.
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Preparing to go to Tender - 22nd September 2026
Date: 22 September 2026Location: The Mount Business & Conference CentreTime: 09:30 - 16:30Price: £225 +VAT
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Preparing to go to Tender - 26th January 2027
Date: 26 January 2027Location: The Mount Business & Conference CentreTime: 09:30 - 16:30Price: £225 +VAT
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Preparing to go to Tender - 16th September 2027
Date: 16 September 2027Location: The Mount Business & Conference CentreTime: 09:30 - 16:30Price: £225 +VAT
Please note that the cancellation policy for our public training courses is as follows:
NON-ACCREDITED TRAINING
More than 3 weeks prior to the course start date - No cancellation fee payable.
Less than 3 weeks prior to the course start date - 100% of total fees payable or free transfer.
ACCREDITED TRAINING
More than 6 weeks prior to the course start date - No cancellation fee payable.
Less than 6 weeks prior to the course start date - 100% of total fees payable or free transfer.
Substitute delegates will be accepted at any time at no cost.
Full joining instructions for the course will be emailed to you at least five working days prior to the course. In the meantime, if you have any queries please contact a member of our team on 028 9016 0587 or via email kate@aku.training.
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