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Why Take a Tender Training Course?

Thinking of taking a tender training course? Here’s all the details you should know

When you first begin looking into taking a tender training course, the options available can leave you feeling overwhelmed. One of the best ways to approach your tender training course is to know what you want to learn. This will differ based on your previous tendering experience.

What is a tender training course?

For those that may not know what a tender training course involves. These courses are designed to help you learn fundamental points of tendering and how to develop skills to win contracts. They offer a variety of areas to increase knowledge and are brought to you by professionals with years of experience. We are here to tell you all the benefits of taking one of these courses. And we will present some insider knowledge on all the information you will learn.

1. Remote learning

One of the greatest benefits of taking a tender training course is that many of them are remote. Online learning has become a lot more common over the past year. These methods of distant learning mean there is no risk of safety. They can be done from the comfort of your home. This also saves time and money as you do not have to travel. Therefore, you will have more time for other work or to focus on your studies.

2. Learn from the best

When taking a tender training course, you will likely be learning from professionals. Learning from the best means you get insider knowledge of tips and tricks. You will be taught by professionals with lots of experience. They have also made any mistakes already and can help you avoid them. It is the best way to learn!

3. Understanding documents

There are lots of documents that can be confusing to people who are unsure about tendering. Pre-Qualification Questionnaires are often the first stage of tendering. These questionnaires are the best way to narrow down different bids. This way, the buyer or contracting authority can see which contractors are the most suitable for the job. Those that meet the requirements will move on to the next stage: the tender. A tender training course will teach you all you need to know about these different documents.

Tenders also require a lot of writing skills, which seasoned bid writers excel at. If you are up against these experts without knowledge of how to approach documents, you are unlikely to be successful.

4. Saves resources, increases income

If your business needs tenders, you will probably have to sacrifice resources for your team to work on bids. Or you could hire a bid writer to help you. Both take up time, money and resources. Completing a tender training course means you are going to be familiar with the documents and process. You will be able to work through it yourself. You could even mentor members of your team to make them more confident and able. So, for future projects, they will be more equipped for this work.

We understand that tenders make you money, so being able to tender for work is a massive advantage. By having the skills to tender, and to tender successfully, you will greatly increase your income. The skills you learn during your course will train you to know exactly how to approach a tender. And your training will ensure the highest chance of success. 

5. Tailored learning

A lot of the time, a tender training course will take into account how much you already know. There will be courses for beginners, and further courses for those with more of an idea on the process. There are also opportunities to target specific aspects of tendering. You can find courses tailored to your learning goals. This is great if you wish to develop certain skills.

6. Improve skills

There are many skills to be learned and developed throughout a tender training course. You can advance your writing and communication skills. Time and project management are also prominent elements of the course that you will progress through.

You will develop time management skills as tenders always have deadlines. You will also develop skills in project management and strategic thinking. Decision making and prioritisation are also key factors. Your writing skills may be advanced by learning more about business and report writing, as well as grammar and punctuation.

7. Higher chance of success

After completing a tender training course, you will be equipped to manage and secure contracts. With all your new or developed skills, you will understand what it takes to win tenders. Understanding the ins and outs means you have a much higher chance of success. You will know what the contracting authority is looking for and how to write great bids. You will also be way more confident in making effective decisions throughout the process. And the quality of your work stands a high chance of standing out. This means, with your higher chance of success, you will greatly increase your income. Consider how much time, money and resources you will also be saving on pursuing tenders you are unlikely to win.

We hope this blog has given you the information you need whilst considering a tender training course. It is easy to feel overwhelmed by options. It is important to always sit and think what you want to learn and which skills to develop. There is a vast array of knowledge to delve in to, and we guarantee it is worth it!

Our Tender VLE courses were put together by our experts. They will discuss tendering in context, to help you understand the essentials of tendering. Our video tutorials are available designed to support you regardless of your level of tendering knowledge. There will be relevant content for you.

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If you want to know more about the tendering process, then talk to our dedicated team today.

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Want to learn more about tendering?

Tender VLE is the UK’s first virtual learning environment, dedicated to bid writing courses. Four of our course levels are still in development but you can start your learning journey at level one now. Our instructors offer five levels of training to accommodate all levels of learning. Tender VLE offers the resources to help you whether you are new to tendering or an expert, looking to improve. We have training that is suitable for various learners including businesses, freelancers or aspiring Bid Writers.

Need help with writing an imminent bid?

Hudson Succeed is a global provider of bid writing services. They have over 60 years of collective experience and an 87% success rate. Our team can support you with every step of the tendering process. Our services include:

Tender Ready 

This 4-week programme is designed for companies that are completely new to the tendering process. One of our highly skilled Bid Writers will work with you to ensure that your business is ready to tender successfully.

Tender Improvement

Our Tender Improvement programme is designed for companies that have previous experience with tendering but are yet to see results. A member of our knowledgeable team will review your previous responses and aid you to improve them for future bids.

Tender Writing

Our Tender Writing service is the whole package. Once we have the required information from you, our Bid Writing Team will do the rest. We’ll take charge of the entire tender for your business, all the way from writing through to submission.

Tender Mentor

This package is suitable for companies that have already written their own tender response. A member of our team will review your work before the submission deadline, checking for inconsistencies, spelling errors and grammar. They will also check your responses to ensure they meet the contract’s specifications. Get in touch with a member of our expert Bid Writing Team and watch your business grow.

Upgrade to Discover Elite 

Enhance your tendering process with Discover Elite. The package ensures that you can still identify tendering opportunities even when you’re busy. Forget pre-bid admin and time-consuming breakdowns, your Account Manager will take care of this for you. Get in touch for more information.