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The public sector is one of the largest spenders in the UK creating hug
e market opportunities for SME's operating in the current challenging economic downturn. With more and more purchasing taking place by the Public Sector, the GM Chamber has devised a 3-tier training programme to help you prepare to enter and exploit the many opportunities in providing goods and services to the Public Sector. Each programme consists of bite-size sessions and can be attended individually or as a package.
Session 1
- gives an overview of the exciting opportunities there are for SME's in tendering for public sector contracts. It will explain how tendering takes place, what the market is looking for from new entrants and where to access information.
- Next session: 19 November - click here for more and to book online.
Session 2
- will assist participants to understand the complexity of the public sector market and how businesses may need to adapt when seeking opportunities within it.
- Next session: 24 November - click here to book your place online.
Session 3
- will assist in developing successful approaches to understand the complexities and procedures faced when filling in pre-qualification questionnaires and responding to invitations to tender.
- Next session: 24 November - click here to book your place online
At a time when the economic downturn and credit crunch is hitting all business, accessing the public sector market can make huge differences to the growth of your business. Evidence collected by Government and business support organisations has shown however that many small and medium sized companies miss out on opportunities because they are unaware of how to access and bid for public sector contracts.
This is a great chance to learn how your organisation can become a public sector supplier, and what steps you need to take next.
To book:
- Please contact Donna Whelan on 0161 875 2350, book your place online using the links above - or complete the attached booking form and return by email.