A series of free workshops on Tendering Together will be held by the Supplier Development Programme (SDP) from next month.
Here, Gillian Cameron, programme manager at SDP describes why the workshops will be a major help to Scottish business.
Our two part course, starting in May, is designed for companies and third sector organisations which have a good level of tendering experience and are looking to increase their market through collaborative bids.
Businesses can choose to attend the first part of the course in May – either in Falkirk on May 19, Glasgow on May 21 or Edinburgh on May 28 – with all delegates then able to attend the second day in the Lighthouse, Glasgow on June 4.
Topics include:
- Why collaborate – opportunities and barriers
- Types of collaboration
- Finding and assessing partners, early discussions
- Preparing a joint proposal/tender – tips and templates
- Consortium agreements, legal documents
This is a unique opportunity for SMEs to get expert training on what it means to work collaboratively together.
There are a number of fantastic business opportunities coming up in Scotland for 2015, including Glasgow’s City Deal. By working collaboratively SMEs can ensure they are best placed to benefit and compete within the market place.
Places are limited and companies interested in attending should reserve their free place via www.sdpscotland.co.uk.
For more information contact info@sdpscotland.co.uk