This event is part of NEPO's Supplier Partnership Programme and is hosted in partnership with RTC North and is part of the Durham Growth Programme.

PLEASE NOTE: businesses need to be registered with the Durham Growth Programme prior to attending. A link is below for registration, therefore ONLY businesses based in County Durham are able to attend this fully funded workshop.

Who should attend?

This event is for suppliers with some experience and success in bidding for public sector contracts who want to build on this to compete for larger regional and national contracts.

In this session you will:

• Refresh on the public sector bid writing process

• Find out what makes a strong bid

• Build skills in applying techniques and themes to bids

• Learn how to write high quality, concise bids whilst working to word limits

• Learn how to increase bid success rates

Who's delivering the event?

Our speaker, Matthew Walker, from Executive Compass has supported UK-based bidders in winning over £1bn of revenue in public sector procurement awards. In the last 12 months, the team at Executive Compass has helped companies secure over £5bn worth of public and private sector contracts.

Find out more

For more information on the NEPO Supplier Partnership Programme, please visit: www.nepo.org/suppliers/participate

Durham Business Growth and Productivity Programme is a comprehensive initiative designed to elevate productivity and foster growth within businesses located in County Durham. Being part of the programme allows you access to workshops, 1-1 advisor support and grant funding to support revenue and capital investment in your business.

For businesses in County Durham, the benefits of engaging with the Durham Business Growth programme are manifold. Through its dedicated initiatives, the fund offers access to financial resources, expert guidance, and networking opportunities that can fuel growth and expansion. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or an established company, this UK SPF programme equips you with the tools necessary to succeed in an ever-evolving market.

If you have not already registered for the programme, please use the link below.

https://www.durhambusinessgrowth.co.uk/register

Workshop Delivered by:

NEPO

NEPO is a Public Buying Organisation (PBO), based in Gateshead. NEPO is funded and governed by the twelve North East Local Authorities (NEPO Member Authorities) and operates as a shared procurement service to undertake strategic collaborative procurement. Since its inception in 1976, NEPO has worked with North East local authorities and other UK public sector organisations to develop procurement solutions in high-spend areas such as construction, energy, and fleet. At every step of our procurement journey, we collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders to ensure their needs are understood and met. Our portfolio of 70+ solutions is available for use by public sector bodies across the UK via a free-of-charge associate membership scheme.

NEPO's Supplier Partnership Programme (NSPP) is the guiding light to public sector procurement and is committed to helping regional and local suppliers find, bid for and win contract opportunities with the public sector. Since 2013 the NSPP has helped over 4,000 suppliers win significant contract opportunities with local authorities and the wider public sector. If you’re a supplier based in the North East of England and you’re ready to supply the public sector, the NEPO Supplier Partnership Programme is for you!

Executive Compass

Executive Compass have been appointed as the delivery partner for the NEPO Supplier Partnership Programme, bringing unparalleled success in businesses to win public and private sector contracts.

Executive Compass has supported UK-based bidders in winning over £1bn of revenue in public sector procurement awards. In the last 12 months, the team at Executive Compass has helped companies secure over £5billion worth of public and private sector contracts.