Free Tendering, Proposal Writing & Investment Support

Funded through the Green Growth Platform, the Sustainable Business Partnership are pleased to be able to offer Sussex based small and medium sized businesses in the low-carbon and environmental sectors free, specialist consultancy:

Public Sector Tendering

For businesses keen to compete for contracts with public or large private sector organisations, we can offer the following services:

• Tender search & review – Learn how to efficiently find tender opportunities and decide which to compete for.

• Pre-qualification – Create effective policies and procedures (e.g. environmental, health and safety) that meet the requirements of large clients.

• Tender response evaluation – Ensure that you’re highlighting your company’s strengths and meeting all required project specifications.

Suitable for both businesses new to tendering and those looking to hone their technique.

For more information please contact info@sustainablebusiness.org.uk or call 01273 964239.

“The guidance and support you and the team have given my small company to be accepted by one of the biggest contractors in East Sussex has been pivotal.” TOYO, energy assessors, Bodiam

Proposal Writing

For both businesses looking to pro-actively approach the market or those in negotiations with potential customers, we can offer the following service:

• Proposal review – Ensure that your proposal is clear, concise and meets your customer’s needs.

• White paper writing – creation of impartial guidance as to the benefits of a type of product or service to a particular market (e.g. LED lighting for schools).

For more information please contact info@sustainablebusiness.org.uk or call 01273 964239.

Raising Investment & Financial Modelling

Our consultant has a background in raising money for large scale renewable energy projects and has also worked for an investment company evaluating business plans for potential energy efficiency projects and environmental product development and commercialisation. We can offer the following services:

• Becoming investment ready – Learn how to prepare for due diligence by potential investors.

• Cash flow modelling – Especially for businesses looking to up-scale operations to help ensure cash is available to cover increased expenditure.

• Raising investment –  Support to identify and evaluate different types of finance available to your business.

• Crowd-funding campaigns – Assistance to create a crowd-funding campaign, to raise money through loan or equity finance.

For more information please contact info@sustainablebusiness.org.uk or call 01273 964239.

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The Green Growth Platform supports a thriving and innovative green sector in Sussex through a unique menu of business services delivered by a team of industry specialists, business advisors and university experts. The Platform offers businesses 1-2-1 coaching, events and networking, innovation and R&D support and skills and training. For more information please visit: www.greengrowthplatform.co.uk.