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SUMMARY:Webinar – Public Sector Tendering Made Simple
DESCRIPTION:This free, practical webinar is designed to help small and medium-sized businesses understand how public sector procurement works and how to submit strong, compliant bids.\n \nBacked by the Mayor of London and delivered by procurement leads from the London Fire Brigade, the Metropolitan Police Service and Transport for London, the session combines clear guidance, real business experiences, and practical tips that you can use straight away.\n \nWho should attend?\nThis webinar is for London-based small and medium-sized businesses who:\n\nare interested in public sector work but haven’t bid before\nhave bid previously but were unsuccessful\n\nWhat we’ll cover\n \n✔️ Why supply to the public sector?\nUnderstand how public procurement works, why it’s regulated, and what the new Procurement Act means for your business.\n \n✔️ How to find opportunities\nLearn where public sector tenders are published and how to assess whether an opportunity is right for your business.\n \n✔️ The bidding process – dos and don’ts\nPractical advice on:\n\nsocial value and responsible procurement\nusing AI in bids – risks and restrictions\nrequired policies and accreditations when bidding\nreading questions, scoring criteria and word limits\n\n✔️ What to expect when you’re in contract\nGain insight into contract management, supplier expectations, payment terms, and where to get help.\n \n✔️ Myth-busting & live Q&A\nChallenge common misconceptions and get your questions answered.\n \nPlease note that live captions will be enabled for the webinar.\nIf you require supporting documents in an alternative format or in advance of the session, please contact Amanda.lamb@london.gov.uk\n
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