Bid, tender and sales-proposal writing course

This one-day tender- and bid-writing course will show you how to:

• set a clear objective
• build a persuasive structure
• get your key sales messages across
• focus on the ‘win’ themes
• use executive summaries to sell to decision makers
• write persuasively at all times
• manage multiple contributions to the bid-writing process
• choose an appropriate style for tender writing, bid writing and other forms of proposal
• address the client’s or prospect’s needs
• establish and build rapport
• write confidently and clearly, for impact
• construct sound, clear sentences
• ensure your grammar and punctuation don’t let you down
• choose a clear, consistent layout
• use graphics to draw clients in to the sales document
• focus on relationship building and speed up the sale.

Download a PDF about this course, including a course outline.

Our unique writing analysis will give you the confidence and focus you need to improve your writing efficiently and effectively. Because it focuses on no fewer than 15 specific business-writing skills, you'll discover your strengths as well as areas for improvement.

You'll also receive a questionnaire ahead of the day so you can let the trainer know exactly what you want to achieve. Taken together, these ensure that no delegate gets left behind and everyone benefits from training appropriate to their level.

We take your privacy seriously, so your results won't be shared with other delegates (unless you choose to do so yourself). And if you give us any sensitive documents to analyse, we will be happy to sign a non-disclosure agreement.

All our trainers are experts in writing for business, with a background in industries where writing is the main focus. So they are well equipped to handle even the trickiest bid or tender-writing queries and offer practical advice.

Each must go through rigorous selection and training processes, and pass a six-stage series of tests, before we consider them qualified to work for you.

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We provide a year's phone and email support after the course, so you can return to your desk confident you'll continue to get the help you need. You'll be able to tackle your next bid or tender with peace of mind, knowing that whatever your query, you'll be within easy reach of the solution.

And we'll be happy to arrange further post-course analysis, training and coaching specific to your needs if you want it, to ensure you gain maximum long-term benefit.