Westway Trust are running a series of upcoming workshops with relevance to the local VCS.
On Monday 30 March, they are holding a workshop on Procurement and Tender to win:
Public procurement represents over £450 billion in annual opportunities.
North Kensington sits within a £520m–£640m public spend ecosystem driven by RBKC, the NHS, the GLA family, and major anchor institutions. This spend shapes local economic outcomes, community wellbeing, and opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs.
Understanding how to navigate procurement rules, processes, and tendering requirements is essential. This intensive one day workshop gives managers the clarity, confidence, and practical tools needed to engage effectively and compete successfully.
What You Will Gain
- A clear understanding of UK public procurement rules and frameworks
- Insight into the tendering process and key documentation
- Confidence interpreting tender documents, specifications, and scoring criteria
- Practical techniques for writing strong, compliant tender responses
- Understanding of how evaluators assess quality, value, and risk
- Strategies to avoid common mistakes and strengthen future bids
- Real world examples, case studies, and hands on exercises
Who Should Attend
Local authorities, public bodies, and commissioning teams
Private sector suppliers seeking to win public contracts
SMEs, voluntary organisations, and social enterprises
Business development, bid writing, and project management roles
Admission
Free for businesses and organisations operating in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
To register and see more workshops, click here.