Interactive Bid Writing & Tendering Webinar

Overview

Competing for contracts can feel overwhelming. Complex portals, detailed requirements, tight deadlines and fierce competition all make the process harder than it needs to be.

This practical, interactive webinar is designed to demystify procurement and give small businesses a clear, actionable way to strengthen their tender responses.

Across 90 minutes, participants will take part in live demonstrations, guided exercises, peer discussion and step-by-step walkthroughs of real tender documents.

What is included

1. The Procurement Process

2. Identifying Requirements & Evaluation Criteria

3. Building a Strong Bid Response

4. Drafting a Response

5. Scoping & Pricing

Why this webinar matters

• Understand exactly how tenders are assessed
• Improve the clarity, structure and persuasiveness of your responses
• Avoid common compliance mistakes that lead to instant disqualification
• Learn how to price your offer confidently and strategically
• Gain tools and templates used by professional bid writers
• Increase your readiness for public and private sector procurement in 2026

This session is designed for SMEs who want practical, hands-on support, not just theory.

Highly interactive learning experience

This is not a passive webinar. You will be fully involved throughout.

• Real tender examples
• Breakout discussions
• Hands-on exercises
• Live annotated walkthroughs
• Templates and practical tools
• Polls and quick-fire engagement questions
• Facilitator guidance and peer learning

No prior tender knowledge is required. Everything is explained clearly and step by step.

Delivered by Karen Nolan – Bid Essentials

With 20 years of experience in bid writing, bid management, tender development and SME training, Karen specialises in helping small businesses compete confidently for public and private sector contracts.

Her sessions combine real-world examples, practical methods and supportive guidance designed specifically for SME needs.

What you will leave with

• Increased clarity on the procurement process
• A stronger approach to writing winning bid responses
• A draft response created during the session
• Practical tools and templates you can use immediately
• Increased confidence when approaching buyers and evaluators
• A structured method to improve your success rates in 2026

Next steps

Once you have registered, an MS Calendar invite with a Zoom link will be sent so you can join the online seminar.

Accessibility

We aim to make our learning opportunities and workshops accessible to everyone. If there is anything you need in order to access this event, please let us know in advance.

Event details

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Format: Online