Bid Better Theatre
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Find out what to expect on the day, below:
The Procurement Act – What does it mean for Suppliers.
David Smith, Director of Strategic Partnerships – SEC
This session will unpack the complexities of the procurement act that will come into force 28 October 2024. David chairs one of the Cabinet Offices, communities of practice, helping public sector housing associations with facilitating the changes. At SEC, they are also committed to supporting the supply chain what the landscape may look like for suppliers from November.
Tender Pitfalls & Compliant Tendering
Lee Maskell, Equity Partner – Faithorn Farrell & Timms
Lee regularly works with public sector buyers, evaluating and marking tender submissions. Discuss and learn the findings behind the red pen. Don’t make the same mistakes. This session looks to be interactive – Make sure to bring your questions.
Getting Bid Ready
Steph Harris, Founder – Steph Harris Consulting
Steph has been working in business for 12 years, helping small and medium enterprises grow through marketing HR and change management. Steph will help attendees navigating the processes to prepare you for submitting the best bids. Bid to win, don’t bid everything!
Writing Better Quality Submissions
Worked with Housing Associations before? Nearly 1 in 5 Homes in the UK is owned by a local authority or social housing provider. The key to working successfully with a social landlord is understanding their challenges and how you can support them. Go beyond your skills in delivering the works and make a positive impact on the community you are working in.
Bidding Better Social Value
Cheryl Causebrook, chair – Kent Constructing Excellence
Nicola Dibb, Founder – Nicola Dibb Associates
Constructing Excellence Kent Club has been focusing on social value at all of its meetings this year. Constructing Excellence chair, Cheryl will introduce the session and run Q&A with Social Value Bid Consultant, Nicola. Bring to the session your social value questions and puzzling asks. The collective will support as many enquiries as they can.
