What it is:

A structured 6-week training programme designed for SMEs new to tendering, who need the right systems and processes in place to grow sustainably. The course has been designed by drawing from our Tier 1 procurement experience. By the end of the programme, you'll be ready to move beyond ‘survival mode’ and think proactively about how you’ll deliver the work you’re bidding for. This approach builds long-term credibility, positioning your business to climb the supply chain tiers and secure contracts that fuel real, sustainable growth.

Programme structure:

Week 1: How to Structure Your Workforce and Maximise Capability
Week 2: Finding the Right Clients and Projects for Your Business
Week 3: What Main Contractors Want and How It Affects Your Business
Week 4: Procurement Act 2023 & Building Safety Act 2022, What You Need to Know
Week 5: From Bid to Delivery, Winning the Right Work
Week 6: What Social Value and Sustainability Means for an SME

What you’ll get:

• A certificate of completion you can share with new clients.
• Your completed workbook, to use as your roadmap for commercial construction projects. 
• Guidance on accessing up to 70% funding for long-term growth.
• Confidence in your workforce, cashflow, and compliance.
• A clear path to your first successful bids.
  
  
  
  Ideal for ambitious SMEs taking their first step into private sector commercial tendering.