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For many small businesses, the intricacies of formal bids and tenders can appear daunting, from complex processes to resource limitations and stiff competition from larger firms. Our workshop is designed to demystify the bidding process and equip attendees with the strategies needed for success.

Attendees will learn how to develop a consistent strategic approach to bidding, how to structure and write proposals, find out how buyers evaluate submissions and the importance of environmental and social value impacts in public sector tenders. The workshop includes where to uncover lucrative bidding opportunities and enhance chances of clinching contracts.

Bury Council will provide updates on their latest procurement initiatives, offering a unique opportunity to stay abreast of local contracting opportunities.

Agenda

09:00am - Arrival & networking
09:30am - Welcome and introductions - Bury Council 
10:00am - Bidding processes - Bury Council 
10.30am - VCSE considerations in procurement - Bury VCFA
11:00am - Whether to bid or not - Bassel Akkad (Business Growth Hub)    
11:45am - Social Value in tendering - Nadir Sultan (Business Growth Hub)
12:15pm -  Environmental priorities in tendering - Green Economy
12:45pm - Wrap up & close
13:00pm - End

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GM Business Growth Hub - Bassel Akkad, Nadir Sultan
Bury Council - Kevin Fletcher
Bury VCFA - Helen Tomlinson

Date: 26 February 2026
Location: Bury Council, Town Hall, Knowsley Street, Bury BL9 0SW
Time: 09:00 - 13:00

Learning Objectives

Attendees will learn:

How to decide when to bid and when not to

What the tendering process is

How to organise yourself

What Bury Council are looking for and how they evaluate you and your competitors

Where Bury Council post their opportunities

Carbon reduction plans for tender responses

Demonstrating delivery of social value in tenders

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As this workshop is fully-funded, businesses are subject to funders' eligibility criteria. If your place is confirmed, you will receive an email from us with further details.

Greater Manchester business only.

Micro business, small and medium-sized enterprise, or large business.

Social enterprises where these engage in economic activity.

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