We are offering the following procurement training topics for VCFS groups, to run quarterly as virtual sessions on Microsoft Teams. These training sessions will be supplemented by an online toolkit which will include how-to guides, support notes, send a question box, links to other organisations and guides providing procurement support to VCFS groups.
If you wish to register for any of the below sessions, please email: procurement@croydon.gov.uk with your organisation’s name and how many people would like to attend. The team will email you the meeting link.
How to write a successful bid for a council contract opportunity
Friday 23 June, 12 noon to 1:30pm
A joint session with Commissioning. Content will cover:
- how to find out about future procurement opportunities (procurement pipeline)
- what is a Market Position Statement?
- social value
- The Mayor’s Business Plan
- What makes a 'good' bid?
- clarifications and the tender process
- how to get ‘bid ready’
Book your place by emailing: procurement@croydon.gov.uk
Ask Procurement
Procurement surgery sessions for any council related procurement questions.
Tuesday 27 June, 3pm to 4pm.
This session is intended for general questions regarding the council’s procurement process and priorities, tender specific questions should be directed per tender via the London Tenders Portal.
Book your place by emailing: procurement@croydon.gov.uk
Further information
Find out more and view the full training and events for groups calendar on the Croydon Voluntary Action website.