Go-2-Tender Workshop Athlone

Date : Tuesday 16.09.08

Details : Go-2-Tender aims to instil SMEs with the confidence, knowledge and skills to encourage companies to go for public sector contracts, with the reassurance that you can avail of mentoring support.

How does it work?

Go-2-Tender comprises of workshops lasting two days which contain the following elements:

- The structure of public sector bodies on the island and how they buy goods and services
- How to access information on public sector contracts
- An in-depth explanation of the tendering process
- An overview of the document to be completed
- How to prepare a proposal
- Fulfilling tender obligations
- Speakers/case studies from public procurement professionals and practitioners
- Opportunities to use live tenders

The workshops are run over two days, with the option of a half-day's mentoring to follow. You can bring along a 'live tender' or we will try to find one for you.

You will be helped through process of putting together a response to the tender. You will also receive personal coaching in the skills relating to client contact and critiquing of past, present and future replies to tenders.

Eligibility

To be eligible for Go-2-Tender you need to demonstrate a strong commitment to developing cross-border business, dedicated resources to identify and exploit markets in the other part of the island, identifiable cross-border opportunity and the capacity to service new business.


Location : Athlone

Cost:
£75 plus vat/ €100

Contact:
To find out more about Go2Tender and the workshops contact:

Jenny Williamson
InterTradeIreland
The Old Gasworks Business Park
Kilmorey Street
Newry
Co Down
BT34 2DE

Tel: +44 (0) 28 3083 4173 (048 from Ireland)
Email: jenny.williamson@intertradeireland.com

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