This training is for Croydon VCSEs.

It's running on Tuesday 13^th June 3-4:30pm and Friday 23^rd June 12-1:30pm (virtually on Teams, future sessions quarterly) – joint session with Commissioning.

Training content:

• 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 & the Tender process
• How to get ‘bid ready’.

Training sessions may be recorded, they will be supplemented by an online toolkit on the Council website which will include how to guides, support notes, send a question box, links to other organisations and guides providing procurement support to VCSEs.

Registration for attendance at online sessions is essential. If you wish to register for any of these sessions, please email: procurement@croydon.gov.uk with your organisation’s name and how many people would like to attend. We will then email you the meeting link for the session. Please register no later than 24 hours before the events.