Programme Background
The Tendering for Contracts Training Programme provides a SCORM compliant, comprehensive andmodular training program that empowers small firms who wish to learn how to tender for public or private sector contracts.

Programme Development
The programme was first developed and piloted at several locations in the London area between (1998 and 2000). In 2002, the programme was further developed and endorsed by the Small Firms Enterprise Initiative (SFEDI) a department of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).

Accredited access to a vast business supply networkwork that guarantees payment - if your products and / or services meet their specifications,
Here you will find all the information, training and support you will even need to be successful in this lucrative marketplace. - And remember the government wants you to succeed so that they can reduce costs

Programme Objectives
To overcome the perennial 'chicken and egg' dilemma in public sector supplier capability. How? - by providing effective accredited training and support that enables learners to tender for, win and manage public sector contract projects successfully and profitably.

What do we provide
We provide Training Solutions that enable small firms to prepare procurement documents that win new business.
Innovative development resources and information support services that address all their current and future growth and development needs.

Knowledge Retention
Almost 100 multiple choice self-assessment questions with answers throughout, various references and examples of required documents

Training Programme Accreditation 1

1. In addition to the support you will receive from our centre, we provide a unique and comprehensive package of learner support, with access to:
2. A wide range of online resources, from our highly regarded support partners
3. The latest management thinking via our frequently updated e-newsletter designed specifically for our members and visitors
4. And a diverse Tendering Support Section that is available only to members.

Training Programme Accreditation 2
Tendering for Contracts Training are in negotiations with Accreditation Bodies to become a registered centre - this means that the Tendering for Contracts Training programme will be relevant not only to small firms but also to individuals who wish to improve their management abilities or improve or change their careers.

After accreditation each learner pursuing The Tendering for Contracts Training programme will receive a management certificate or diploma, these negotiations are scheduled for completion by the end of 2006.

Learner Support
Learners on the programme will receive free support during the learning phase by email, and VOIP, in addition learners who complete the training programme can receive additional support for any projects they may have from a number of expert consultants in all areas relevant to their business development through a direct dial-up software service link, this is a subscription only service. - For complete detailsof costs and other details.
Contact info@tfc-training.com

Delivery:
SCORM 1.2 Compliant E-learning, each learner must first register and pay the course fee before getting access to the course and receiving the workbook.

Workbooks
A fully featured 290 page workbook with extensive reference materials and useful links.

Support
Supported by a UK wide network of specialist business training and verifiers, Each learner is assigned a verifier, each learner receives FREE VOIP and email support.

Duration:Minimum 8.5 hours per day for (5) weeks minimum learning time, learners may proceed at their own pace.

Audience:
Individuals or Owner/Directors of any firm or small to medium enterprise.

On successful course completion, the course workbook is submitted by the verifier for assessment and certification.

Each learner receives a Certificate / Diploma in Tendering for Public Sector Contractsif the submitted workbook has been assessed to be completed to the required standard.We utilise an open book concept - which means that the learner must follow the workbook and enter answers to questions - which are in the course.

Programme Endorsement The programme qualified for an Investigating an Innovation Grant from the (DTI), under the small to medium business development initiative programme established by the (European Commission) and administered by the DTI.

Small Business Operations
Running a small business requires wearing multiple hats and it is sometimes difficult to balance all of the tasks necessary to make a business successful. Every good business project requires thorough research.