Tendering can provide social enterprises, charities, and community organisations with valuable opportunities to secure sustainable income whilst delivering social impact. To help organisations build their knowledge and confidence, Just Enterprise offers a free online course focused on Understanding Tendering that can be completed at your own pace with the opportunity to complete all six modules sequentially or select only those most relevant to your organisation’s needs.

The six-module course covers every stage of the tendering journey, from assessing readiness for contracting and understanding buyer expectations, through to preparing competitive bids, working collaboratively and managing contracts successfully once awarded. Participants will learn how to identify suitable opportunities, navigate the tendering process, strengthen tender responses, and mitigate risks associated with delivery.

Designed specifically for social enterprises, the programme provides practical guidance on bidding for contracts from public sector bodies, councils, and large companies that are increasingly seeking social value through their procurement activities.

For further information, or to complete the course, please visit the Just Enterprise website (linked for your convenience).