Ensure you are ready to compete for London 2012 and other public sector opportunities.

There are thousands of opportunities for SMEs to win business from the public sector. There are, however, a number of procedures and processes that you must understand to ensure that you maximise these opportunities.

The 2012 Procurement Training Workshops are designed to provide specialised training to SMEs in the West Midlands to help them understand the detailed procurement processes used by London 2012 organisations and other public sector organisations.

Workshops are open to all organisations in the West Midlands - register FREE today.


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17 February 2011 - Black Country SOLD OUT

SOLD OUT

Beacon Centre for the Blind

Wolverhampton Road East,
Wolverhampton. WV4 6AZ
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0845
Event Registration
0915
Introduction – Business Link West Midlands
  • Purpose of Workshops
  • Who’s Who
    • LOCOG
    • ODA
    • London2012.com
    • CompeteFor.com
0930

Finding Tender Opportunities

  • CompeteFor.com
  • Supply2.gov.uk
  • UK and EU Contracts
0945

– Understanding the Advertisement

  • Reading the Advert
    • What’s Really Required?
    • Procurement Route
    • Responding in Time
1000

The Rules of Procurement

  • Policies and Procedures
    • Health and Safety
    • Equal Opportunities / Diversity
    • Environmental and Sustainability
1015

Pre-Qualification Questionnaires

  • CompeteFor Registration Questionnaire
  • Understanding the PQQ
    • Exclusions
    • Qualifications
    • Economic and Financial Standing
    • Technical Capability and Capacity
1050
Refreshments
1100

Invitation to Tender

  • Understanding the Tender Document
  • Award Criteria and Weightings
  • Best Practice in Tendering
  • Adding Value – Your Unique Selling Proposition
1140

Don’t Forget About -

  • Post Tender Negotiation
  • Contract Agreement
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Getting a Debrief
1200
Open Forum and Q&A
1215

Event Close and Networking Opportunity