Unlocking Success in Public Sector Contracts
Host: LLBSP
Cost: Free
Dates:
Unlocking Success in Public Sector Contracts |
Tuesday, 9th September 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Online |
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Public sector procurement refers to the process by which government bodies and public sector organisations acquire goods, services, and works from external suppliers.
This encompasses everything from purchasing office supplies to commissioning large-scale infrastructure projects. The primary goal of public sector procurement is to ensure that public funds are spent efficiently, transparently, and in a manner that provides the best value for money.
This webinar will provide you with information and guidance on how to identify and access the public sector opportunities for your business as well as top tips for winning public sector contracts. Join Dewi Hughes, a seasoned expert with 16 years of experience running one of the Midlands’ top tender writing companies, for an engaging and informative session packed with actionable insights.
In this session, Dewi will cover:
- Finding tenders: Where to find tenders for free and as soon as they are published
- Deciding whether to bid: Save time by evaluating if the opportunity is right for you.
- Using the tender portals well: So you can get clarity on questions in the tender.
- Planning and Teamwork – Discover how to effectively plan and distribute bid work.
- Tailoring Your Bid – Understand how to align your bid with the buyer’s needs.
- Answering and Formatting – Ensure your bid is clear, impactful, and easy for evaluators to navigate.
- Leveraging AI – Explore how AI can enhance your tender writing process.
- Improving Through Feedback – Build on every bid to strengthen future success.
Key Takeaways include:
- How to find public sector tenders.
- A time plan for producing a tender.
- How to produce a strong bid.
- Material that you will typically need in a bid.
- Using AI well in tender writing.
Trainer: Dewi Hughes, Founder and MD of Silverlock Tenders
Dewi is founder and MD of Silverlock Tenders, one of the main tender/bid writing companies in the Midlands. Silverlock works with a wide range of private, public and third sector organisations to help them write strong tenders and bid for funding. Silverlock’s clients cover a very wide range of areas including construction, domiciliary care, waste collection, education, third-sector, public sector, energy, entertainment and training.
Prior to setting up Silverlock in 2009, Dewi spent 21 years working for the Government (DTI and GOEM) which included 12 years appraising bids for government funding, 4 years writing for over 50 government ministers, and 4 years managing large European funded projects and 2 years managing Freedom of Information work. Dewi is qualified with Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) and the CIPD as a trainer.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain expert advice and elevate your tendering skills!
There will also be the opportunity to ask questions during the workshop.
Once you have registered, joining instructions will be sent separately.
For enquires, contact creategrowth@bizgateway.org.uk
This event is open to Derby and Derbyshire businesses.
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