1.1 Introduction to Tendering

Introduction to Tendering takes you through the tender process from start to finish. From finding contracts, responding to opportunities, the selection stage, award criteria and debriefing, this comprehensive beginner-level course will tell you everything you need to start bidding for public contracts.

Key topics:

Using Public Contracts Scotland (PCS)
Participating in a Quick Quote
Contract thresholds values
Tender procedures and processes
Bid/no bid process
European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) [previously PQQ]

You can attend the webinar from the comfort of your own desk – the joining instructions and link will be emailed to you the day before this event. To prepare, you can access SDP's top tips on how to join a webinar, or alternatively please email info@sdpscotland.co.uk if you have any further questions about the joining process.

Supplier feedback from this event. 

• "I enjoyed the full course, particularly how the tendering process works, as I'm starting out and haven't done any bidding yet."
• "I enjoyed the Q&A session, as everyone was from a different sector, it made it very interesting." 
• "I enjoyed the slides as they were concise and informative."
• "Getting a general overview of tendering gave me a solid foundation to build up my knowledge, as I'm new to the tendering process." 

Your next workshop is –

1.2  Using PCS and other portals