Name: Bidding for public sector contracts
Start: 2025-11-12T13:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-11-12T16:30:00+00:00
Location: Durham Cricket

This offers free training & support to suppliers looking to bid for public sector contracts and to increase their prospects of being success
About this Event

Want to win more public sector contracts?

Join us for a practical workshop delivered in collaboration with NEPO’s Supplier Partnership Programme – free training designed to help suppliers strengthen their bids and improve their chances of success.

The session will be led by Executive Compass, a North East-based bid and tender writing consultancy with over 15 years’ experience helping suppliers secure public sector work.

You’ll hear from Stephen Murray, Training Services Manager at Executive Compass, who will walk you through a best-practice approach to producing a competitive written tender submission.

Expect practical, hands-on advice including:

How to structure your responses clearly and effectively
What evaluators are really looking for
Tips to make your answers specific, concise and persuasive

This is a chance to sharpen your bid writing skills, gain insider knowledge, and boost your prospects of winning more work.

PLEASE NOTE: businesses need to be registered with the Durham Growth Programme prior to attending. A link is below for registration, therefore ONLY businesses based in County Durham are able to attend this fully funded workshop.

Durham Business Growth and Productivity Programme is a comprehensive initiative designed to elevate productivity and foster growth within businesses located in County Durham. Being part of the programme allows you access to workshops, 1-1 advisor support and grant funding to support revenue and capital investment in your business.

For businesses in County Durham, the benefits of engaging with the Durham Business Growth programme are manifold. Through its dedicated initiatives, the fund offers access to financial resources, expert guidance, and networking opportunities that can fuel growth and expansion. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or an established company, this UK SPF programme equips you with the tools necessary to succeed in an ever-evolving market.

If you have not already registered for the programme, please use the link below.

https://www.durhambusinessgrowth.co.uk/register