Information about

Bid Writing Course

Free* workshops and personalised support for Voluntary Community or Social Enterprises to help you master grant and public sector procurement. Whether you're new to bidding or looking to refine your skills, Bidright's program equips you with proven strategies, shortcuts, and insights for winning public sector grants and tenders.

 This course is funded by West Yorkshire Combined Authority through Gainshare and delivered by Bidright UK.

Why choose Bidright?

Bidright have over 13 years’ experience in supporting Voluntary Community or Social Enterprises (VCSE). They support many clients to submit successful bids to national, regional and local authorities alongside grants including:

  • National Lottery
  • Arts Council
  • Joseph Rowntree Foundation

Bidright have secured over £50m of funding since 2015 for their VCSE clients. Through Skills Connect they have already supported organisations to secure funding from the National Lottery Heritage Funding and Community Fund Awards for All.

Join their Bid to Win Course to successfully bid for these opportunities.

Time Commitment

20 Hours:

  • 6 weekly, 2-hour interactive online workshops, (running the same day and time each week, for the 6 weeks).
  • Plus 8 hours online 1 to 1 support tailored to your needs at a time that works for you.
  • All delivered online.

Course Objectives

  • Fast-track your understanding of grant applications and public sector procurement.
  • Elevate your existing knowledge and learn new bidding skills.
  • Show you the latest tips, tricks and short cuts to achieving wins.
  • Gain practical bid writing and bid management skills.
  • Avoid common pitfalls in writing and submitting applications.
  • One to one support to overcome your bid writing challenges with advice from Bid Experts.
  • Gain new or promoted responsibilities and ultimately secure funding.

Course Outline

  • Session 1: Opportunities and readiness
  • Session 2: Preparation
  • Session 3: Writing
  • Session 4: Winning
  • Session 5: Review and submission
  • Session 6: Social value

Upcoming dates

  • 13 February to 20 March (Thursdays, 1-3pm)
  • 25 February to 1 April (Tuesdays, 1-3pm)
  • 12 March to 16 April (Wednesdays, 10am-12pm)
  • 27 March to 8 May (Wednesdays, 10am-12pm)

Limited places—final enrolment by 31st March 2025

To Express Interest

Email Mandy Driver at mandy@bidrightuk.co.uk or call 07512 627625 to explore registering and interest and booking on a course.

 To attend this course, you need to be aged 19+, employed or self-employed, live in West Yorkshire, and not have attended a funded Skills Connect course before. Please apply only if you meet these criteria in full.