Testimonials for ways2win business tenders

Tender training testimonials

"Many business people who quote for work on a daily basis think that tendering is much the same process. I really found out on this course that it isn’t! It requires more thought, more strategy, more time, more effort and much more organisation than the average quote.

I feel more confident about the tender process having been on this course because I know that I can talk to the procurement person at certain stages without prejudicing my application. I feel more able to weight my efforts in different areas to get a better chance of moving through the process and not getting dropped at the first hurdle.

The speakers were passionate about what they do and showed excellent knowledge in depth and used great examples to illustrate points.

Well worth going on for anyone who is either new to tendering or wants to raise their success rate."

Sian, BD Director: Health & Saftey, Gloucestershire

"After completing the Introductory Course you will have learned everything there is to know about tendering. The Guest speakers are very informative and interesting, and the team presenting bring a good range of technical and practical solutions with an element of humour.

Our company are already following a lot of the 'Winning Ways' and more than a few handy hints have been learnt."

Theresa, Tender Writer: Construction, UK National

"We just wanted to say a big thank you for your introduction to tender training and further training / support you have provided for us recently. We are a small independent recruiter, and your services have provided us with a real 'eye opener' to the world of tendering. What we have seen to date is a fairly 'closed doors' area for us. Ways2win has provided us with an insight on how to understand some of the rigorous procedures, and how to answer some very difficult questions.

As a result of our training to date, and the support we have received from the team, we are gaining more confidence in the way we continue to speak to the Public Sector.

We even get the occasional sales lead from you, demonstrating that ways2win are committed to its clients 100%.

Once again thank you for your continued support."

Steve, Sales & Marketing: Recruitment, Devon

"Having been on both of the ways2win tender training courses I now feel confident in understanding the process that we need to go through. It is far simpler and less scary a prospect now that I have a clear idea on what is needed.

I now know the difference between what I need to do to just complete a tender and what I need to do to win it. I would be happy to recommend the course to any company that wants to win tenders."

Robin, Business Accounts Manager: Telecommunications

"I found the training very informative and helpful when looking at tenders in the future for both the private and public sectors. The presentation by Kate Parker of Devon and Cornwall Police procurement was a real insight, and meeting with someone who evaluates tenders shows me that it is a process, but there are real human people who care about working with good businesses and do understand businesses.

There was a really up-beat atmosphere and everyone was more than willing to answer questions. As a result of the course we now have gone on to gain ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 accreditation which is a real achievement, and now we know how to effectively compete for tenders.

The best part about the courses for me was to get a real understanding of the other side, it showed me the reason for the ‘hoops’ we need to jump through and how they are used to decide whether or not to do business with us. Recommend both of the ways2win courses as it has given me the confidence and understanding to win tenders."

Nicky, Managing Director: Recruitment, Devon

The ways2win training has meant we are able to formalise the way we approach tenders and are clear on exactly what we need to do. There was a lot of variety throughout the courses and the speakers were helpful as it was handy to see the tender process from different points of view – the commissioners and tender writers.

We are now regularly receiving alerts and searching the recommended websites for suitable tenders. Following the training, we have made changes to the way we work so that we are ready to apply for each opportunity in the right way. It was very informative and there were many useful tips that will no doubt be implemented as we apply for upcoming tenders.

Kerry, Manager: Design, Devon

This course was a real eye opener for me. I didn't realise quite how much potential business we were missing. Even at the introductory level I am already pursuing new business thanks to ways2win.

Duncan, Managing Director: Telecommunications, Gloucestershire

The years of tendering experience behind the ways2win team really came through. This is a subject they know inside out and getting a Council Tender Commissioning Officer to give us a few tips was a real coup.

Chris, Chairman: Leisure equipment, Devon

"I thought the course was very helpful. I was a bit nervous going into the course as I’m a total beginner to tendering but the team put me at ease immediately as they are all very friendly and personable. I look forward to learning more at the next course.

Yet again the ways2win experts were as inviting and friendly as ever – it was lovely to meet more of them as they are super friendly, welcoming and very helpful – easy to approach."

Liddy, Admin Manager: Merchandise, Devon

"Thanks for the initiation - it was a valuable insight into the commonly perceived maize that is the tender process. I went away feeling a lot more confident that I would be able to find contracts appropriate to my business, and that once I’d found them; I would have a good chance of actually getting past the PQQ stage.

I also feel safe in the knowledge that with limited resources, if I do end up against a deadline and need a support network to help me out at any stage, or indeed at all stages, I can confidently get in touch with ways2win to achieve my objectives."

Tammy, Director: Event organisation, Devon

"For a small investment of a half a day I learned the basics of what is involved in government tendering. What was even more important was spending the time in learning about the sheer volume of potential that exists in this market. I am very excited about where this could lead."

Steve, Director: Display solutions, Devon

"I thought the course was interesting and enlightening, most importantly it demonstrated that tendering is not any nearly as clinical as we imagined."

Rick, Director: Sales & Marketing, Devon

"As a design & print company we know the value of the public sector - but how do we get to it? This seminar gave us the answer to so many questions and the key to so many doors."

Ronnie, Director: Design & Print, Devon

"We are now tapped in to more opportunities and have made changes to the way we work to be more effective. We are very confident now in the process; the main thing was understanding how to get beyond the idea of thinking of it as filling out the form.

One of the course highlights was the Procurement Manager who spoke to us about the kind of things they look for in a successful tender document. Overall it was very well presented, relaxed but informative at the same and it was good to see the view from the private and public tender experts."

Dan, Operations Manager: Cleaning, Devon