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How can you improve the success rate of your competitive tenders?
Large companies tendering for contracts usually have experienced bid teams. They have perfected their process of responding to tenders. They use sophisticated review stages as a key part of preparing their tender responses.
Small businesses can find it difficult to compete. Do you have a bid process? Do you have a ?red team? review? Do you have a ?black hat? review? Could your bid processes be improved?
We can help you develop more competitive responses to public sector tenders. If you are preparing a tender we can provide:
- A confidential review of your draft bid
- An independent and honest review
- Expert feedback
- Quick turnaround time
- Help to develop your tendering processes
For more information you email rosemary@rlkpartnerships.co.uk or call 07973 655 043
LCVS Skills DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME: MANAGING FINANCES
The Managing Finances session will demonstrate and reinforce the importance of managing the finance function – whatever the size of the organisation.
In addition to giving much practical guidance to treasurers, volunteers and finance staff, the course will cover roles, duties and responsibilities together with the need to access financial expertise and will include:
- Legal framework and statutory requirements
- Internal controls and good trusteeship
- Role and responsibilities of a Treasurer
- Principles of good ‘financial housekeeping’
Overall, this course is a timely reminder of the principles of good financial ‘house-keeping’.
There are a number of places still available. If you would like to attend complete and return the booking form as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this valuable training opportunity.
FUTUREBUILDERS
Most people know about the large loans and development grants that Futurebuilders can provide to organisations which provide public services under contract.
They also provide smaller loans for organisations that need some help to meet the costs of preparing for contracting.
Tender Fund - three-year interest-free loans between £3,000 and £50,000.
Small Organisation Tender Fund - grants up to £15,000.
Consortia Fund - a mix of loans and professional support for new consortia preparing to bid for public service contracts.
