A workshop will be held in Bairnsdale on July 20 to give local businesses the best opportunity to win work on major government infrastructure and construction projects.

The ability to win government contracts to work on large public projects can be the difference between success and failure for many businesses.

Hosted by Industry Capability Network (ICN) Victoria, with the support of East Gippsland Shire Council, East Gippsland Water and Gippsland Ports, the workshop is aimed at supporting local contractors win government business.

This half-day interactive workshop will be delivered by Mia Consulting Services, who has been guiding organisations to forge successful business relationships with government since 2010.

Featuring useful resources, templates and practical tips to follow, the workshop will help organisations to:

• Engage with government buyers to market your business
• Communicate your offering and value proposition and articulate why government should choose you
• Understand government procurement policies (social procurement, local content, building equality policy) and how to address them in your bids
• Identify which pre-qualification registers you need to apply for
• Use best-practice tendering techniques (including customer service and value-add offerings) to stand out and score highly.

The workshop is relevant for organisations of all sizes across all industry sectors.

WHEN: Wednesday 20 July, 10am - 2:30pm
WHERE: Bairnsdale RSL
REGISTER NOW: https://events.humanitix.com/icn-victoria-and-c4g-winning-government-business-workshop

Following the half day workshop there will be a project showcase and networking session for small and medium businesses to hear from local major projects, meet with local social enterprises and learn about gaining support from local industry and council.

This is a free event, with refreshments provided.

Please register (for catering purposes).

WHEN: Wednesday 20 July, 3:30 - 6:30pm
WHERE: Bairnsdale RSL
REGISTER NOW: https://events.humanitix.com/icn-victoria-east-gippsland-project-showcase