This document provides tips on winning government and private tenders, outlining strategies like advance planning, tailoring submissions, understanding evaluation criteria, and demonstrating an understanding of the scope, risks, and ability to deliver the project on budget. Common mistakes to avoid include non-compliance, failure to show capability or comprehension of the work. Resources for finding tender opportunities include websites like Austender, paid search services, and directly contacting local governments.
2. You will learn
Overview of opportunity
Tendering strategies
Understanding the key criteria
Common mistakes to avoid
Tips to help you win
Finding resources
3. About me
Director of Striking Project Management
Brisbane and Shanghai offices
Project Management consultant
SME businesses & governments
Evaluation panel experience (design & chair)
$35 Million in Projects
Why I am sharing this
5. Strategy
Plan Tenders in advance (+6 months)
Forward procurement planning
Prepare standard documentation
Target relevant tender opportunities
Tailor for each tender
6. Common Mistakes
Non compliance
Failing to demonstrate capability
Failing to demonstrate understanding of the scope
Non conformance submission
Lacking innovation
Not providing alternate approach (non-conforming)
7. Key Criteria
Compliance
Response criteria, submission criteria
Understanding scope of works
Approach & Methodology
Risk management
Value for money (VFM)
Bonus points for innovation
8. How to win
Demonstrate LEAST RISK
Demonstrate sound methodology
Demonstrate understanding of risks
Demonstrate understanding of Scope
Identify key personnel
Demonstrate you can deliver
Read between the lines
9. Resources
Austender
Paid searches (Cordell, tendersonline, tenderlink)
Register for state, federal and local tenders on their
websites
Local governments often have tender schedule
templates free
11. Next Steps
Considering running advanced workshop series over
6-8 weeks
Only if demand warrants it - signup to register interest
Will go deep into each key selection criteria
Show you how to demonstrate everything
Interactive weekly online sessions
http://strikingprojectmanagement.com/tender/