Training - funding

The Commissioning and Procurement Process – Understanding the basics

This training course is for small to medium sized organizations that have been mostly familiar with grant funding. It will give understanding of what commissioning and procurement is, how it works in general and in Westminster. The outcome will enable organisations to better engage in the process where they best see fit, be it through influencing commissioning or actively entering the tendering process.

Thursday, February 9, 2012 - 10:00

How to register on CompeteFor

Learn how to use this online system to search and apply for contracts with Westminster City Council. During the two-hour session, you’ll register your organisation, and learn how to search and apply for contract opportunities.

Thursday, February 9, 2012 - 18:00

The Commissioning and Procurement Process – Understanding the basics

This training course is for small to medium sized organizations that have been mostly familiar with grant funding. It will give understanding of what commissioning and procurement is, how it works in general and in Westminster. The outcome will enable organisations to better engage in the process where they best see fit, be it through influencing commissioning or actively entering the tendering process.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012 - 10:00

Fit to Tender

Wednesday, February 15, 2012 - 14:00

How to build effective partnerships and bid for contracts

This training will outline a framework which will assist organisations take steps to ensure they build partnerships that are effective and strategic when bidding jointly for contracts. The training will help make working with others as useful as possible and that action, time and resources are put to best use.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - 10:00

The Commissioning and Procurement Process – Understanding the basics

This training course is for small to medium sized organizations that have been mostly familiar with grant funding. It will give understanding of what commissioning and procurement is, how it works in general and in Westminster. The outcome will enable organisations to better engage in the process where they best see fit, be it through influencing commissioning or actively entering the tendering process.

Wednesday, March 7, 2012 - 10:00

How to register on CompeteFor

Learn how to use this online system to search and apply for contracts with Westminster City Council. During the two-hour session, you’ll register your organisation, and learn how to search and apply for contract opportunities.

Thursday, March 15, 2012 - 10:00

How to build effective partnerships and bid for contracts

This training will outline a framework which will assist organisations take steps to ensure they build partnerships that are effective and strategic when bidding jointly for contracts. The training will help make working with others as useful as possible and that action, time and resources are put to best use.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012 - 10:00

Fit to Tender

Learn about how commissioning and procurement works in Westminster. Does your organisation have the necessary policies and procedures to bid for public service delivery contracts?

Tuesday, March 20, 2012 - 14:00

Basic Budgeting for Small Organisations

Learn how to prepare a small budget; what are the overheads, direct costs and contingencies? How does a cash flow work? Will break even analysis help your organisation? Budgets are used for grant applications and your internal financial control.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012 - 15:30

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