2 Day Bid Writing Masterclass - Manchester

Wed, 05 Nov, 2025 at 09:45 am to Thu, 06 Nov, 2025 at 04:00 pm UTC+00:00

Manchester | Manchester

Thornton & Lowe
Publisher/HostThornton & Lowe
2 Day Bid Writing Masterclass - Manchester
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Our 2 day workshop is aimed at anyone involved in the bid process, regardless of experience.
About this Event

Giving insight into what it takes to consistently plan and write winning bids and tenders. This course will earn you 12 CPD points. Available in a city centre location and online.

THE 2 DAY MASTERCLASS COVERS:

Day 1:

Understanding the public sector

  • Understanding the public sector procurement process
  • The Procurement Act 2023 and how it benefits you
  • How to find suitable opportunities

Getting tender ready

  • Identifying barriers to tender success
  • A pathway to contract readiness
  • Gaining experience when you can’t win contracts

The front end of the process

  • Bid/no bid procedures and reporting
  • Understanding bid requirements and developing a bid strategy
  • Using the Freedom of Information Act to your advantage
  • The importance of relationships and social value

The back end of the process

  • Colour reviews and feedback

Day 2

Understanding the buyer

  • What buyers want – looking at how they assess and evaluate your submissions
  • Where to start – when the SQ or tender arrives; what do we need to do before writing

Bid writing

  • Getting the story right – win themes and storyboarding
  • Structure – ensuring compliance and added value
  • Use of AI in Bid Writing - making the best use of AI in your bids
  • Benefit before the feature – getting the right message across at the right time
  • Referencing the specification – tailoring your response to the requirement
  • The importance of ‘bid reviews’ – ensuring accuracy, compliance and consistency

Presentation

  • Keep it clear, concise and easy to read
  • Use of flow diagrams, images and colour
  • Best use of supporting documents


"I attended the 2-day Biding Masterclass delivered by Charles. It was an excellent and engaging 2-days with plenty of sessions and discussions. I would recommend this to anyone who is wants to understand what it takes to submit a winning bid with a trainer who is extremely knowledgeable and experienced in bidding!"

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Manchester, United Kingdom

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GBP 708.00

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