How to win more tenders: 1/2 day seminar
Overview
A 1/2 day seminar aimed at companies who are tendering for public sector contracts in Ireland. We have lined up a panel of 5 senior experts to help you improve your tender success rates and understand the rules of the game.
What will I learn?
- How to win more tenders: This seminar will help you win more tenders with Irish public sector bodies.
- How to impress buyers: You will find out what public sector buyers really want from you as a supplier.
- Understand the HSE: Meet a senior HSE procurement manager and find out how the HSE is buying.
- Avoid common pitfalls: Understand your rights and what to do if your tender is unsuccessful.
- Legal do's and don'ts: The rules of tendering in Ireland explained in practical terms by legal experts.
Who should attend?
Companies who are:
- Regularly tendering to the Irish public sector bodies and want to improve their success rates.
- New to public sector tendering and want to get it right from the start.
Expert Speakers
- Martin Quinlivan, Assistant Head Portfolio and Category Management, HSE
- Gavan McGirr, Managing Director, Purchasing Solutions
- Vincent Power, Partner, A & L Goodbody Solicitors
- Chris Wheeler, Partner, Eversheds O’Donnell Sweeney Solicitors
- Wayne Dignam, Bid Director Tender Team
Course Programme
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8.30am |
Coffee |
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8.45am |
Introduction to seminar content and speakers: Wayne Dignam, Director Tender Team |
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9.00am |
'What the buyer is really looking for’ - Gavan McGirr
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10.00am |
‘HSE Strategic Approach to Procurement’ - Martin Quinlivan
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10.45am |
Coffee Break |
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11.00am |
‘Common Pitfalls – Knowing Public Procurement Rules’ - Vincent Power
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12.00pm |
‘Legal reality of your tenders’ - Chris Wheeler
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12.45pm |
‘Interactive questions and answers session with panelists’Questions to Wayne Dignam, Martin Quinlivan, Vincent Power, Gavan McGirr, Chris Wheeler. |






