'Winning the Contract' is a free on-line procurement course to help businesses (and in particular SMEs) learn about public procurement and how to bid for public sector contracts.
The course introduces businesses to the key procurement processes, including:
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identifying the advantages and disadvantages of dealing with public bodies
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understanding how different types of contracts are defined, advertised and dealt with
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understanding approved supplier lists and framework agreements
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searching for and finding public sector opportunities
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identifying the key stages in the tendering process
It also has a useful Resource section, case studies, and a Hints and Tips download.