Tender Process for Beginners: Understand and Find Tenders

The tender process explained step by step, ideal for beginners who wish to start tendering for contracts, unsure how to

Tender Process for Beginners: Understand and Find Tenders
Tender Process for Beginners: Understand and Find Tenders

Tender Process for Beginners: Understand and Find Tenders free download

The tender process explained step by step, ideal for beginners who wish to start tendering for contracts, unsure how to

In this course, you will discover the fundamentals of tendering.

Whether you're a sole trader, small business, or new to public sector bidding, this course is your essential introduction to the world of tendering. Designed specifically for beginners, Understanding the Tendering Process demystifies the end-to-end journey of responding to tenders and gives you the confidence to start winning contracts.

Over the course of this practical, jargon-free training, you’ll gain a clear understanding of:

  • What tenders are and how they work

  • Where to find relevant opportunities

  • Common pitfalls to avoid

  • How to make your bid stand out — even if you're new

You’ll also learn how to assess whether an opportunity is right for your business, how to prepare for tendering, and how to build a foundation for future success in the procurement space.

Ideal for:

  • Small businesses or micro enterprises

  • Startups and sole traders

  • Business development and admin staff

  • Anyone new to public sector or private sector bidding

By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped with the tools, knowledge and confidence to approach tendering with clarity and purpose — and take your first step toward securing valuable contracts.

We will break down the concept of tendering in a clear and straightforward manner, guiding you through the entire process, from beginning to end. You'll also learn the reasons behind tendering and where to find published tenders.

Lessons covered:

  1. What does tendering actually mean?

  2. The tender process explained, step by step

  3. Restricted vs. open procedure - the difference and what that means for you

  4. Where to find tenders along with links

  5. International and overseas tenders including links to where international tenders are published (US, Aus etc)

  6. Defining your keywords

  7. Honest self evaluation


End of the course quiz to test your knowledge