Traineeship procurement support
SDN can help you apply for traineeship funding this October
The government has now launched the new bidding process worth £65m (initial allocation) to expand the number of providers able to offer Traineeships. This is a significant opportunity for many providers, so it is worth investing in!
However, the bidding window is short (deadline 28 October) and the ESFA expect this to be a very competitive exercise, so it’s important to respond to the tender questions carefully and thoroughly.
If you are thinking of applying, and need any help with your tender response, SDN can help…
SDN’s traineeship application team
SDN’s bid writing team are led by former ESFA senior managers who have an in-depth understanding of Traineeships and know what the ESFA are looking for in applications
If you are a high-quality provider with the right experience and capacity, SDN can work with you to help you articulate this in the best possible way. We’ll also help you with the government portal to ensure you have submitted everything correctly.
Application review
For those who are content to prepare their own tender response but would like an expert independent review prior to submission. SDN will:
- Provide you with guidance and a checklist to help you develop your response and understand what is being asked for at each stage
- Assign you an expert lead who will review your written responses, alongside the values and volumes spreadsheet, and provide you with critical feedback
Full submission and writing service
For those who would like full support with their written responses and tender submission. SDN will:
- Provide you with an initial guidance document and checklist
- Assign you an expert lead who will liaise with you to understand your organisation and gather information and evidence
- Complete a full written response for each of core tender questions, and work with you to make final edits and review all other documentation
- Support you with the ESFA portal and final submission process
Request more details by emailing us here
Given the tight timescales, the support will be available on a first-come first-served basis.
Why SDN?
SDN are a team of specialists in FE and HE. We’ve worked with over 1,000 training providers, with a team specialising in Traineeships and ESFA procurement.
Out of the dozens of clients we’ve supported with government tenders, 100% have been successful.
