The first steps to tendering success.

Grow your tendering knowledge in a trusted virtual learning environment, supported by experts. Sign up to our free masterclasses today.

OVERVIEW What is Tender VLE?

5 levels of online bid writing courses. Learn from professional Bid Writers.

Tender VLE is the UK’s first virtual learning environment, dedicated to bid writing courses. Four of our course levels are still in development but you can start your learning journey at level one now.

Our approach is practical and hands-on. Our classes are led by those who are still active and successful in their bid writing roles.

Tender VLE offers five levels of training to accommodate all stages of learning. Whether you’re completely new to tendering or a seasoned expert that’s looking to improve, Tender VLE offers the resources to help. Our training is suitable for a variety of learners including businesses, freelancers, and aspiring Bid Writers.

APPROACH Online bid writing courses.

Our approach is practical and hands-on.

Our classes are led by those who are still active and successful in their bid writing roles. Sign up today for access to our free classes.

OUR EXPERTS Our Instructors

Jill Hudson,
CEO

Jill has worked in tender management for over a decade and has closed over £15billion in business for her clients.

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COURSE CONTENT Our Classes

Here, we break down the tendering process into easily digestible classes.

These classes will enable you to start building a foundation of tendering knowledge. Our classes broach a range of topics that are essential to understand when it comes to bidding for work. Each class will enable you to learn a new skill that can help you write winning tenders going forward.

What is tendering?

Discover the process of tendering.

We'll cover who publishes tenders and why it’s so crucial to a businesses’ development strategy. Sign up to our free course today.

PQQ & ITT basics part 1

A guide to the pre-qualification questionnaire and invitation to tender release stage.

Discover why buyers use PQQs and which questions to expect. Our instructors will also take you through the usual structure of an ITT and what to be prepared for. Sign up to our free course today.

Tender Ready

Are you tender ready?

In this class, we detail everything you need to have in place before you begin tendering for work. Sign up to our free course today.

Boilerplate responses

Wouldn’t it be great to have your bid content at your fingertips?

Well, thanks to boilerplate responses – you can! Learn how in this class. Sign up to our free course today.

Proposals & instructions

Prepare your proposals with condifence.

Discover the two most commonly used proposal types and the instructions you must comply with during the tendering process. Sign up to our free course today.

Breaking down the question

Discover how to break down even the most seemingly complex questions.

This class offers tips and examples for planning compelling tender responses. Sign up to our free course today.

Assertive writing

Our bid writing courses drill down into the hands-on aspects of winning tenders.

In this class, learn the importance of tone of voice and how assertive writing can instil confidence in the buyer. Sign up to our free course today.

Evidence is key

Almost every tender will require evidence to demonstrate your capability.

Discover the importance of relevant case studies and supporting documents. Sign up to our free course today.

Clarifications

Why should you ask clarification questions?

Should you read the answers to every question, even if they’re not your own? Find all the answers in this class. Sign up to our free course today.

Proofreading

Effective proofreading can make the difference between a successful and a failed bid.

Discover the three most important things to remember when proofreading a tender. Sign up to our free course today.

Branding your response

Buyers will sometimes evaluate hundreds of tenders at once.

Design can mean the difference between an impressive and a forgettable submission. Learn how to make your bids visually appealing. Sign up to our free course today.

Who are Hudson Outsourcing?

Tender VLE is powered by Alpha from Hudson Outsourcing, who currently supports over 2,000 businesses in 40+ countries.

Hudson Outsourcing is a global family of innovators on a mission to increase the survival rates of businesses around the world.

The company offers technology-based solutions for identifying tendering opportunities as well as consultancy services to help you win the contracts.

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Need bid
writing support?

Tender VLE offers bid writing courses to help you up-skill your team and grow your business.

However, we know that the perfect tender might come along during this learning process.

If you need support with responding to a bid, our sister company, Hudson Succeed, can help.

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Why choose Hudson Succeed to write your bids?

87%

bid success rate

60+

years of bidding experience

£3b+

secured for companies in direct contract wins

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Looking for available tender opportunities?

Stop wasting time searching hundreds of portals and start tracking the smart way.

Our Hudson Discover division houses 11 sector-specific tendering portals, designed to save you time. We understand how much time can be wasted wading through irrelevant tendering opportunities. That’s why we don’t rely on algorithms. Our team of Opportunity Trackers search and upload each tender to their dedicated portal, ensuring maximum relevancy.

Interested? Find the perfect portal for your business and book a free demo.

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