Webinar – Public Sector Tendering Made Simple

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.

Backed 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.

Who should attend?

This webinar is for London-based small and medium-sized businesses who:

• are interested in public sector work but haven’t bid before
• have bid previously but were unsuccessful

What we’ll cover

✔️ Why supply to the public sector?
Understand how public procurement works, why it’s regulated, and what the new Procurement Act means for your business.

✔️ How to find opportunities
Learn where public sector tenders are published and how to assess whether an opportunity is right for your business.

✔️ The bidding process – dos and don’ts
Practical advice on:

• social value and responsible procurement
• using AI in bids – risks and restrictions
• required policies and accreditations when bidding
• reading questions, scoring criteria and word limits

✔️ What to expect when you’re in contract
Gain insight into contract management, supplier expectations, payment terms, and where to get help.

✔️ Myth-busting & live Q&A
Challenge common misconceptions and get your questions answered.

Please note that live captions will be enabled for the webinar.

If you require supporting documents in an alternative format or in advance of the session, please contact Amanda.lamb@london.gov.uk