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SUMMARY:Preparing for Your Public Sector Tender Journey - Southend Business Customers Only
DESCRIPTION:OverviewThis workshop is designed for micro and small businesses looking to take their first steps into public sector tendering. If you’re aiming to win lower-value tenders and requests for quotations (RFQs) but feel overwhelmed by procurement jargon\, this session will help you build confidence and clarity. \nWhat You’ll Learn \n\nHow to access public sector opportunities\nUnderstanding procurement thresholds and routes to market\nAssessing your business’s readiness to supply\nResponding effectively to technical questions in tenders\n\nOutcomes \n\nA clear understanding of procurement basics\nKnowledge of essential documents and policies\nConfidence in answering tender questions\nA practical action plan to improve your tender readiness\n\nDeliveryThis workshop is hosted by Launchpad Southend and delivered by BIZphit LLP. It is fully funded by Southend-on-Sea City Council and Rochford District Council. \nYou do not need to attend all 4 workshops in the series but parts 2-4 will guide your business through every part of the tendering process. Future workshops as follows: \nWorkshop 2: Tender Fitness Review & Development – 31st Oct 2025 \nWorkshop 3: Demystifying Tender Responses & Using AI Effectively – 28th Nov 2025 \nWorkshop 4: AI in Tendering – Practical\, Compliant & Competitive Use – 23rd Jan 2026
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/preparing-for-your-public-sector-tender-journey-southend-business-customers-only/
LOCATION:Launchpad Southend\, Launchpad Airport Business Park\, Rochford\, SS4 1YH
CATEGORIES:Learning and development
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SUMMARY:Leigh-on-Sea Business Expo
DESCRIPTION:The second Leigh-on-Sea Business Expo is being organised by Southend-on-Sea City Council – Business-on-Sea in partnership with Leigh-on-Sea.com \nIt will provide a marketplace of local businesses and services. \nThis is open to residents and businesses\, so why not pop along and join us.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/leigh-on-sea-business-expo/
LOCATION:Belfair Methodist Church Hall\, Eastwood Road North\, Leigh On Sea\, Essex\, SS9 4NG
CATEGORIES:Expo
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