Bid Smart
1 day: October 23rd
Overview
The Bid Smart One-Day Program is a focused, practical workshop designed to empower participants with the essential tools and strategies for successful bidding. Whether you are new to the world of tenders or seeking to sharpen your competitive edge, this program provides a comprehensive overview of the bidding process, best practices, and actionable insights to help you win more contracts.
The unique aspects of this program
Comprehensive & Practical: Covers all key aspects of bidding on tenders.
Flexible Learning: Blends expert facilitation and practical exercises.
Expert Trainer: Led by a skilled trainer who has conducted numerous workshops and training programs on international procurement and contract management (including FIDIC contracts) and who has been a tutor for CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply for the past 10 years.
Program Details
• Audience: Entrepreneurs/SME owners; sales & business development; bid/proposal managers;
presales/solutions; project/finance staff supporting pricing and delivery plans.
• Duration: 1 day, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Location: Simpson Bay Resort St. Maarten
• Date: October 23rd
• Price: $750 (excl. turnover tax)
Program Modules & Content
• Fundamentals of procurement: Value for Money, Procurement Cycle
• Understanding the client and the operating environment:
Particulars of Public/International Donor vs Private vs NGO procurement environments, Understanding
the Client's Need.
• Understanding your competition: Market analysis tools, Types of benchmarking
• Identifying sources of competitive advantage: Understanding your strengths and weaknesses, Identifying opportunities
• Detecting traps and pitfalls: Understanding the requirements, Avoiding rejection, Reading the small print
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the program, participants will know how to:
- Identify and assess bidding opportunities.
- Apply effective bid planning and proposal writing techniques.
- Recognize and avoid common bidding pitfalls.
If you are looking to enhance your management skills and become an expert at preparing bids and winning contracts, The Bid Smart Program is the perfect solution.
If you'd like to register or for questions, feel free to contact Shaniqua Wilson at +1 721 5430614,
or by e-mail shaniqua.wilson@bdo.sx
Team BDO Dutch Caribbean.