How do you respond to bid invitations?

What you do when a Request For Proposal (RFP) or Bid Invitation lands your desk is critical to the success of your bid.

Would you like to:

Learn the pre-bid techniques essential to setting a solid foundation for success.

Avoid common pitfalls that many organizations face in the early stages of bidding.

Streamline your bidding process, maximizing efficiency and increasing chances of success.

Get equipped with tools and checklists to make informed decisions quickly.

Yes? Then read on...

Introducing 'FOUNDATION FOR BID SUCCESS' an online video based training where you will:

  • Set Up a Response Team that Guarantees Success: Understand the key roles and dynamics to build a strong team ready to tackle any bid.

  • Master the Bid-No-Bid Decision: Get a clear framework to make confident decisions, saving time and resources.

  • Learn Immediate Actions for RFPs: Get insights on the first critical steps to position your bid for success.

  • Get Strategies for Tackling Complex RFPs: Learn best practices to approach and break down the most complex RFPs.

By the end of this course, you will have structured the appropriate foundation for bid success. Your time, money and effort in bid preparation will be channeled effectively.

Course Curriculum

  GENERAL COURSE INTRODUCTION
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  FIRST THINGS FIRST
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  TO BID OR NOT TO BID?
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  RIGHT RESPONSE TEAM
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  TAKE A RIDE
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  We would love to receive YOUR FEEDBACK
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Who should attend this course?

This course is essential for anyone directly involved in, or overseeing the early stages of the bidding process, and who recognizes the importance of setting a strong foundation for success. This includes:

Bid Writers/Sales & Business Development Professionals: Those who are involved in securing projects through tenders or bids and need a structured approach before the actual writing process begins

Small to Medium Business Owners: Entrepreneurs and SMB owners who are venturing into tendering or bidding for projects and want to understand the preliminary processes.

Project Managers: Professionals responsible for overseeing projects and ensuring their success from inception to delivery, which includes understanding the initial bid processes.

Businesses Transitioning to Larger Contracts: Businesses that are scaling and targeting bigger contracts, hence needing a more structured and strategic approach to their bidding process.



Meet the course facilitator...

Efemini is a fully certified Supply Chain Connoisseur with extensive experience in oil and gas supply chain, specifically tendering and contracting.

She has created thousands of tender invitations and scoring criteria and also evaluated and awarded thousands of tenders and contracts spanning routine procurements to complex offshore contracts worth billions of dollars.

She has also managed several tenders board with responsibility for approving tenders and awarding contracts.

'Foundation is critical to success. Without the right foundation; time, money and effort in bid preparation will go to waste. This course will help you structure the right foundation for successful bidding so that your time, money and effort are channeled effectively.'

Efemini worked with an amazing team to bring this course to you.

The goal? To equip you with the right skills and information to compete successfully in the industry.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens after I pay for the course?

You will receive a payment receipt, a welcome email and your starter pack with further details.

How do I access the course?

Your username and password are set up at the point of purchase.

You can use the username and password to access the course videos and resources.

What are the lessons like?

Every lesson begins with a video that introduces, then breaks down a new strategy or concept step-by-step. Lessons include downloadable resources to guide your implementation of what you learned.

What kind of support is included?

Personalised feedback is provided on all exercises completed. Answers are also provided to all questions in the group forum.

One-on-one support is an optional upgrade available to course participants.

Can I get a refund?

If you are unhappy with the course, you can request a refund within 7 days of your purchase.

Do you still have questions?

Send an email to [email protected] and we'll get you sorted.