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Tender Ready Program
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Tender Ready Program – Empowering Success in Tendering
Are you a First Nations business owner, entrepreneur, or social enterprise looking to win government or corporate tenders? Smart Precinct NQ, through the QSEED project, is delivering a fully funded, hands-on program to help businesses develop the skills, documentation, and confidence needed to successfully tender for government and corporate contracts.
Why Join the Program?
✅ Learn how to:
· Navigate government and corporate tender platforms and find the right opportunities
· Meet compliance, policy, and eligibility requirements
· Develop key business documentation (capability statements, HR and environmental policies)
· Write competitive tenders and price them correctly
· Gain insights from industry experts and procurement specialists
Who Should Apply?
This program is designed for First Nations business owners, entrepreneurs, and community members who want to secure government and corporate contracts but need guidance on the tendering process and requirements.
Program Structure
📅 5-week structured program with weekly group workshops
📅 Plus access to one-on-one mentoring sessions for additional tailored support
📍 Location: Smart Precinct NQ, 143 Walker Street, Townsville City
💰 Cost: Fully funded thanks to the QSEED project
📅 Your Commitment: 🕘 Tuesdays, 9:00am – 11:00am
Program Schedule
🔹 Workshop 1: Introduction to tendering, understanding different platforms, and ensuring businesses are registered.
🔹 Workshop 2: Downloading and evaluating tender documents, understanding requirements, and assessing eligibility.
🔹 Workshop 3: Developing essential business documentation (capability statements, HR policies, environmental policies).
🔹 Workshop 4: Reviewing and refining documentation, with expert feedback.
🔹 Workshop 5: Bringing everything together to confidently submit tenders.
📌 One-on-One Mentoring: Participants will also have access to individual mentoring sessions to refine their tendering approach, tailored to their needs.
Why Attend?
✅ Increase your chances of winning government and corporate tenders
✅ Get expert advice and hands-on guidance
✅ Network and learn from procurement specialists and fellow business owners
👉 Express your interest today! Click here to complete the Expression of Interest form. If you need assistance, contact Kim at kim@spnq.org.
Let’s get your business tender ready! 🚀
Tender Ready Program
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Tender Ready Program aims to Empower Success in Winning Tenders
Past events:
Q-SEED Youth Workshop
Q-SEED Townsville Workshop
Q-SEED Launch Event
QSEED Stakeholders
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