• Brunton Bid Writing

    Bidding to Win Training

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"BIDDING TO WIN" BID WRITING TRAINING

Interactive tender writing training delivered by veteran recruitment bid writer Fiona Brunton

WHERE?  Conducted over 3 consecutive days via Zoom

WHEN?  September 2025 dates TBC (9am-11am daily)

CAN NON-APSCO MEMBERS ATTEND?  Yes!

WHO IS THE COURSE SUITABLE FOR?  Anybody in your recruitment organisation responsible for writing bids, tenders or proposals.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?  £460 + vat per delegate for APSCo members and £580 + vat per delegate for non members

WHAT DOES THE TRAINING COVER?

Whether you find tenders a huge administrative burden or just plain daunting, this bid writing course will help you:

  • Understand contract notices, use electronic portals and engage successfully with procurement
  • Identify the right tenders for your business and make informed "bid / no bid" decisions
  • Unscramble procurement jargon
  • Understand what makes the Buyer tick (and fume!)
  • Meet the required criteria for SQ questions and "get through" the first stage of the process
  • Break down tender questions and gain maximum points for your responses
  • Structure creative proposals and method statements in line with the client's brief
  • Write powerful case studies and present compelling "evidence" to showcase your business effectively
  • Respond to the most commonly asked questions and tackle the dreaded topics of "social value", "diversity & inclusion" and "added value"
  • Develop a professional writing style
  • Use copy and paste effectively to tailor your bid without reinventing the wheel
  • Build a tender library of the most commonly required documents
  • Understand (and avoid) the most common mistakes made by bid writers

"Fantastic - great mix of theory and practice"
Ruth Cooper-Dickson, Equal Approach Ltd

"Very thorough & informative"
Stefanie Kiss, CarmichaelUK Ltd

"Engaging, easy to follow & thought provoking"
Julia Nunn, Hydrogen Group

"I have been on a lot of training courses and this is one of the  most informative, engaging and compelling"
Natasha Wilson, Zenopa