Úna provided information on each of at the following areas in assisting organisations to prepare to tender for opportunities as they arise:
- Identify sources of tenders
- Context & Motivation to tender
- Explain what you need to prepare for tendering
- Explain the language and processes involved
- How tenders are evaluated
- How to cost a tender
- Discuss the considerations in writing the bid
- Presenting your bid
Some dos’
- Only tender for work you can actually do
- Ask the buyer clarification questions through etendersni and check your messages for the responses
- Ensure you understand the requirements / specification and the instructions for submission
- Provide enough detail against each criterion
- Leave enough time for proof-reading
Some don’ts
- Exceed the word count, not even by one word.
- Submit late
- Tell lies
- Use slang words/ acronyms that only you understand
- Give up. Persevere: you cannot win every one!
- Rush. Give yourself plenty of time to complete
- Ignore your competitors
- Make assumptions
