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Bid Better - Contractor Training

18 November 2025 | 09:30 - 15:30 | The Kufflink Stadium, Kent

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This is a full day training course covering the do's and don'ts of successful tendering. It's been designed to help contractors improve your bidding strategy, and do more work with the public sector.  

Agenda

The course will be ran by members of the SEC team.

  • Session 1: Public Procurement: The ongoing changes - What procurement routes are available to you, and how have these changed given the new procurement regulations in force from February 2025. We'll explain the changes and what they mean for you as a supplier.
  • Session 2: Setting you up for success: Pre-bid strategies, client relationships and developing winning bids - An interactive session to help you prepare to bid and set you up with the best chance to win. How to explore if you should bid at all, and what to look out for. We'll also learn how to build your bid map and key pre-tender information.
  • Session 3: Deep dive into better quality submissions - How to write compelling responses to quality questions and the four key areas to bidding effectively. You'll gain insight into understanding your USP and ensuring this is utilised within your bid responses.
  • Session 4: Successfully navigating cost models - How to complete your cost models and the importance of precision and thoroughness. Avoid the common pitfalls, and ensure your submissions stand out in the right way.
  • Session 5: How to work with SEC - We'll look at how we work and how we can help you to do the right things pre and post bid. This is a great opportunity to let the team know what more we can do to support you.
  • Wrap up: Test your knowledge and what's coming up - An interactive re-cap of the day, followed by an overview of our upcoming training sessions. 

Cost

Tickets cost £70+ VAT. This is a subsidised rate as part of our re-investment back into the sector. The training is only open to commercial organisations such as contractors and consultants.  Lunch and refreshments will be provided throughout the day and are included in the price.  

How do I join?

We will be delivering this training session at the London Stadium, Stratford. Please ensure that the attached T&Cs on the invite are thoroughly read. We look forward to seeing you there. 

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We can adapt this course and deliver it to you in-house.

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