Tendering Experts Consortium, the number one choice for tendering for contracts training, we are small enterprise support specialists and public sector support specialists we provide business contracts support, development training and tendering for contracts training for small firms. http://www.tfc-training.com/tfct_1.htm Business and Economy/Small Business Services/ Business Tendering for Contracts Training Ltd, All rights reserved http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en-gb lloyd@tfc-training.com 8 1. Tendering for Contracts Training Programme Tendering for Contracts Training provides tendering and procurement training for SME's who wish to learn "How to tender for public sector contracts". The SCORM compliant course consists of (6) modules, Self-Assessment is provided in module (6), the course is structured for easy learning and contains several innovative business support tools and information links. Learners are supported by a dedicated VOIP telephone line and dedicated email addresses. Additional SME support is available on request on a project basis http://http://www.tfc-training.com/weblogItem0 Tendering for Contracts Overview Tendering for Contracts Process Quality Management Systems Marketing Products and Services Contract Project Management Self-Assessment Reports http://www.tfc-training.com/weblogItem1 Identify tenders as they are announced by the public sector. Respond to tender notices effectively. Research, prepare, and submit public sector tenders. Implement quality management systems. Marketing products and services to the public sector effectively. Managing public sector contracts efficiently http://www.tfc-training.com/weblogItem2 Small to Medium Enterprise http://www.tfc-training.com/weblogItem3 This course provides detailed training to SME's who wish to enter into tendering and procurement in the public sector, it enables SME's to be successful by facilitating and empowering their entry through the provision of high quality learning material. http://www.tfc-training.com/weblogItem4 http://www.adlnet.gov/ SCORM stands for: Sharable Content Object Reference Model Its objectives are designed to make eLearning accessible, durable, maintainable, adaptable and reusable. http://www.tfc-training.com/weblogItem5 The Tendering for Contracts Training Programme was first developed in 1998 and successfully piloted between 1998 and 2000. In 2002 the programme was endorsed by the Small Firms Enterprise Development Initiative - (SFEDI) - it has been described as innovative and fit for the purpose. http://www.tfc-training.com/weblogItem6 In any project using a business plan the cash flow analysis and specific implementation details are normally the most important aspects. In a contract project the cash flow element is more or less guaranteed - it is the project management, quality and work flow elements that are most important. http://www.tfc-training.com/weblogItem7 You need to know your market, customer needs, where they are, how to reach them, etc. Who does what and when - this should not stop here you need to review your progress against the plan at periodic intervals and amend the plan to suit any changes that might occur. You need to develop an Action Plan and Schedule, emphasis should be made on setting review periods for each of your activities or tasks to help ensure you are on course to achieve your Contract Objectives. http://www.tfc-training.com/weblogItem8 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. Understanding your industry, the potential customers in the public sector and the specifics of your own business will enable you to more effectively submit tender proposals and to react more efficiently to any problems or issues that arise. http://www.tfc-training.com/weblogItem9 The Tendering For Contracts Training Programme has been reviewed by the "Head of Policy" of a and the "Head of Human Resources" of two separate Local Authorities, and the Senior Lecturer in Procurement at the Cabinet Office - they found the training programme to be of the required quality and standard that would allow a contractor provider to be competent and able to fulfill the requirements of any contract project. http://www.tfc-training.com/weblogItem10 We will normally respond to any issues you e-mail or call us with, within one working day. We intend to support you at a level sufficient to insure that your training project is a success. The Tendering for Contracts Training Programme is technologically well designed and user centric. http://www.tfc-training.com/weblogItem11 Tendering for Contracts Training is supported by a team of professional consultants under the "Tendering for Contracts Training" umbrella - We provide a range of additional business development support services. Ref: http://www.tfctraining.com http://www.tfc-training.com/weblogItem12 Lloyd Sewell started in business (1988), while living in South Limburg, Holland, He has both UK and European business experience, expertise in developing and providing training and advice to individuals and small businesses, counselling for new business start-up, providing training on bookkeeping and accounting systems, developing business plans and developing and delivering business training courses. http://www.tfc-training.com/weblogItem13 The areas of business services provided include; management consultancy to small firms, business diagnostic, business training, business strategy, e-business solutions and marketing for small firms. He has extensive (IT) experience which began in (1970), he has successfully set up (IT) training centres in the UK, Holland and Germany, other (IT) projects include the development and presentation of several training projects, including Business (IT) for start-up companies for the University of Greenwich. His most recent training project is the SCORM complaint "Tendering for Contracts Training" this was originally delivered in the form of a one-day workshop to small firms and is now available on-line, the core content includes marketing products and services to contract providers, implementing quality management systems, managing contract projects and tender document preparation. http://www.tfc-training.com/weblogItem14 The critical success factors of his service provision are based on supplying client's needs, with innovative solutions that deliver business benefits. Having lived and worked throughout Europe for over 40 years, he has well developed international business and interpersonal skills. http://www.tfc-training.com/weblogItem15 A licence for a single trainee to access the Tendering for Contracts e-learning course can be purchased using a credit card by visiting www.ptt.co.uk/tfc.html PTT, are resale partners of the Tendering for Contracts Training |programme they provides online access to the course through their Dyskans Learning Management System (LMS). http://www.tfc-training.com/weblogItem16 Tendering for Contracts Limited: Tel 01483 267098 email enquires@tfc-training.com http://www.tfc-training.com/weblogItem17