Winning a government tender is a valuable goal for Australian small businesses in these uncertain times, and this step-by-step guide unravels the process.
Joanne Ryan, a professional communicator, former business chamber president and community radio presenter shows how tender wins are in the reach of small businesses. She has successfully worked with many small business owners and not-for-profit organisations who have secured significant government contracts.
The competition to win government contracts, bids or tenders is fierce. The contracted supplier to a government department, agency or authority is assured of income from a secure source. The advice in this guide can help propel your business to the top of the tender queue and win that government contract.
The task of preparing and writing a tender can be lengthy, tense and confusing, which is why many time-poor small businesses drop out of the game. This 40-page systematic and straightforward guide will help you work through tender requirements effectively and progress your submission.
It also outlines procedures to become ‘tender ready’ for the future, so your business can respond swiftly to government tender notifications and capitalise on new opportunities more readily.
“Your tender document is also a reflection of the approach your business takes to accuracy, quality control and communication style.” – Joanne Ryan
Joanne Ryan’s guide has been developed for Australian small businesses seeking federal, state or local government contracts.
This handy ‘how-to’ for best-practice bidding explains the key elements of tender preparation:
•Insurance documents
•Company Profile/Capability Statement
•Work Health and Safety policies and procedures
•Environmental Management Plan
•Australian Standards
•Risk matrix.
The guide also includes a ten-step plan for tackling any tender and staying on course so that all-important submission is uploaded before the deadline.
Avoid undue stress, streamline your efforts and secure that tender using Joanne Ryan’s winning guide.
