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Tender Notification ResearchNever miss another
Tender/Opportunity!Tenders matched to your
business emailed to you within hours of
release.The TenderSearch Tender Notification
Research Team physically review every tender to
ensure that you get the tenders that best suit
your business, giving you an edge over your
competitors. A subscription to our tender
notification services will alert you to all
tenders, expressions and registrations of
interest from Local, State and Federal Government
Departments across Australia, as well as the many
Private organisations that utilise our
e-tendering portals.
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All you have to do is choose the geographical
region you want, single state, multiple states,
National subscription - and we do the rest!
TenderSearch, unlike other tender discovery
services does NOT use keyword searching software
to identify your requirements. Every tender is
physically reviewed by our expert experienced
team of researchers to ensure relevance of the
opportunity to match your business profile. These
up to the minute opportunities are delivered to
you via email within hours of release.Stop
searching and start bidding now.
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Online Services e-Tender and e-Procurement
SolutionsIn todays environment organisations
across Australia need to incorporate best
practice in procurement and this is especially
important in the governance and compliance areas.
The adoption of an e-Procurement strategy,
supported by the adoption of a dedicated
TenderSearch eProcurement Portal, will deliver
tangible benefits to your organisation. By
streamlining your procurement processes your
organisation will lift productivity, improve
probity and enjoy the savings generated over
outdated manual procurement practices.The
e-procurement value chain consists of e-Tender,
e-Procurement, and Sub-Contractor management.
Designed to streamline the workflow involved in
the preparation of tenders and procurement
requirements, improve administrative approval and
technical sanction by using electronic formats.
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The new generation of e-Procurement is now
on-demand, often referred to as software as a
service (SaaS), which is now offered by
TenderSearch. Using this approach there is no
need to install expensive hardware or software
solutions, by taking advantage of "Cloud
ComputingThis offers an extremely cost
effective solution for organisations by using a
"Pay as you go" model with very minimal up front
costs and very short implementation
timetables.Elements of e-procurement include
- Request for Tender - Calling for
Sub-Contractors or suppliers - Request for
Quotation - Expression of Interest - Invitation
to Register - Registration of Interest -
Request For Information - Request for Offer -
Request For Proposal
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Services eProcurement for Public
SectorGovernment and semi government
departments and entities need to have probity and
transparency at the forefront of all of their
procurement activities. The requirements for
accountability in purchasing is paramount in
ensuring that your procurement, meets the Best
Practice guidelines and can withstand robust
and comprehensive scrutiny by third
parties.Public sector guidelines on tendering
processes can be quite exhaustive. If done
manually, a great deal of time will need to be
spent during the tender processes, to ensure that
clear and concise trails are available for future
audits. The use of our e-Tender Portal will
reduce this time by more than 50, freeing
valuable staff resources to be utilised in the
better preparation of Tender documentation or
more thorough analysis of submitted bids.Our
technology provides a powerful and robust
solution, whilst at the same time removing the
huge administrative burden associated with
producing and disseminating Bid, Tender and
Procurement requests.
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TenderingPublic tendering guidelines make it
mandatory to utilise tender processes for large
purchases, currently around 150,000 for services
and 200,000 for construction projects. The use
of a robust and secure Portal will ensure that
all Government requirements are met and the
process is rock solid.Currently Victorian
Government guidelines require all Government
Tenders in excess of the stated thresholds to be
advertised in the Tenders Vic Website. There is
no mandatory requirement to utilise the Vic
Tenders website to manage the procurement
process. Utilising your very own Portal will
ensure you retain control of your Tender
processes from start to finish, whilst meeting
all of your obligations under Government
guidelines.
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Services eProcurement for Local
GovernmentLocal Government entities need to
have probity and transparency at the forefront of
all of their procurement activities. The
requirements for accountability in purchasing is
paramount in ensuring that your procurement,
meets the Best Practice guidelines and can
withstand robust and comprehensive scrutiny by
third parties.For Victorian Local Government
entities, this will be even more important with
the requirement to meed new Best Practice in
Local Government guidelines, currently being
introduced.Local Government guidelines on
tendering processes can be quite exhaustive. If
done manually, a great deal of time will need to
be spent during the tender processes, to ensure
that clear and concise trails are available for
future audits. The use of our e-Tender Portal
will reduce this time by more than 50, freeing
valuable staff resources to be utilised in the
better preparation of Tender documentation or
more thorough analysis of submitted
bids.Electronic procurement, or eProcurement as
it is commonly referred to, is widely regarded as
one of the most efficient tools available in
managing procurement processes on the market
today. Listing opportunities on a dedicated
procurement web site (eProcurement Portal or Hub)
provides potential suppliers with direct access
to your Tenders, Request For Quotations,
Expressions Of Interest etc.
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Supplier access on-line to documentation avoids
time consuming telephone or email requests and
the need to manually maintain an interested
supplier register. Our eProcurement solution can
efficiently manage technical questions put
forward by suppliers and the subsequent
dissemination of responses, as well as any
addendums that may need to be issued during the
course of the process, reducing the
administrative burden and associated costs. All
of this while ensuring probity within your
process.It is critical to a procurement process
that all steps in the process, whether they are
manual/email based or electronic/web based
maintain the highest possible probity standards
and avoid areas that have the potential to
compromise the integrity of the process. The
adoption of state of the art best practice in
your organisation by utilising the TenderSearch
solution will pay dividends from day one.If you
are already utilising another e-Tender solution,
we have a local alternative from a SME committed
to delivering innovative solutions and a
commitment to continuous improvement. Our
technology provides a powerful and robust
solution, whilst at the same time removing the
huge administrative burden associated with
producing and disseminating Bid, Tender and
Procurement requests.
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Services eProcurement for Private SectorThe
adoption of new 'software as a service' tools are
the mark of a 21st century company.The Cloud is
not just a topic for technology types - the
broader implications of on-demand, web delivered
Procurement services is a strategic discussion
that belongs in the boardroom, not in the
basement.The process of calling for Tenders,
Quotations, Expressions of Interest, Requests for
Information etc. is a recognised method of
procuring contract goods and services at the best
price. Typically, organisations will utilise
the Tendering/Quotation process for a number of
reasons. Some of these may include - Driving
ongoing total cost reductions - Optimising your
supply base to balance costs - Managing
compliance and mitigating risk - Reducing
maverick spending and driving down contract
risk - Maintaining auditable supply and contract
management processes - Stimulating new product
development with supplier innovations, just to
mention a few.
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Whilst there are enormous benefits to be had, it
can be a time consuming and a manually intensive
process. Complex issues including probity,
transparency of process, buyer confidentiality
and the potential to have the process challenged
for breaches in process are demanding.An
effectively managed procurement process is able
to account for these and other possibilities
before they occur, saving you time, money and
inconvenience.Our technology provides a
powerful and robust solution, whilst at the same
time removing the huge administrative burden
associated with producing and disseminating Bid,
Tender and Procurement requests, the management
of suppliers and subcontractors and the
management of submissions.At its heart is an
internet based portal that allows for the
planning, posting, evaluation and management of
RFXs including - Calling for Contractors or
Subcontractors - Management of Subcontractors
and suppliers - Request For Quote (RFQ) -
Request For Tender (RFT) - Expressions Of
Interest (EOI) - Invitation To Register (ITR) -
Registration Of Interest (ROI) - Request For
Information (RFI) - Request For Offer (RFO) -
Request For Proposal (RFP)
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Why not - Take advantage of competition
in the marketplace to drive your costs down
- Introduce Best Practice to meet company
guidelines with more efficiently managed
procurement processes - Standardise
procurement procedures across your organisation,
based on how you want to work - Use our
On-Line quote forms and compare submitted pricing
at the push of a button - Save a huge
amount of time and money - Provide a
single database of all of your opportunities
- Implement a system which will support the
current and future operational needs in relation
to Procurement Management - Improve
contract compliance, transparency, Probity, and
Governance - Choose a cost effective
solution to the complex management of
Procurement - Take advantage of new
technology with no need to purchase any expensive
Software, Hardware or provide ongoing IT Support
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Services eProcurement for Housing Associations
and ProvidersIf you are a social provider of
affordable housing, you will be aware of the ever
increasing costs associated with the development,
supply, and maintenance of your property
portfolios.At TenderSearch we have developed a
cost effective tool to help in the management of
not only your housing and accommodation assets,
but to be able to help control costs, by driving
competition.Your very own e-Procurement portal
allows you to call for quotations, expressions of
interest, calls for submissions and Tenders at
the push of a button, saving you valuable time
and resources, whilst driving your dollar
further.The TenderSearch e-Procurement Portal
is a flexible, cost effective web procurement
Portal, designed to cut costs, boost productivity
and deliver tangible benefits to your procurement
processes.You can build your list of preferred
suppliers and invite them to provide competitive
pricing for your projects, maintenance
requirements and much moreWe can give you
additional exposure to service providers, save
money by cutting down substantially on
advertising costs and at the same time improve
governance.There is no requirement to install
expensive hardware and software, just take
advantage of the World Wide Web to improve your
bottom line.Over a dozen not for Profit Housing
associations and providers are utilising our
solution to cut costs and boost the productivity
of their scarce human resources.
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Services eProcurement for Non for ProfitIf
you are a social provider of affordable housing,
you will be aware of the ever increasing costs
associated with the development, supply, and
maintenance of your property portfolios.At
TenderSearch we have developed a cost effective
tool to help in the management of not only your
housing and accommodation assets, but to be able
to help control costs, by driving
competition.Your very own e-Procurement portal
allows you to call for quotations, expressions of
interest, calls for submissions and Tenders at
the push of a button, saving you valuable time
and resources, whilst driving your dollar
further.The TenderSearch e-Procurement Portal
is a flexible, cost effective web procurement
Portal, designed to cut costs, boost productivity
and deliver tangible benefits to your procurement
processes.You can build your list of preferred
suppliers and invite them to provide competitive
pricing for your projects, maintenance
requirements and much moreWe can give you
additional exposure to service providers, save
money by cutting down substantially on
advertising costs and at the same time improve
governance.There is no requirement to install
expensive hardware and software, just take
advantage of the World Wide Web to improve your
bottom line.Over a dozen not for Profit Housing
associations and providers are utilising our
solution to cut costs and boost the productivity
of their scarce human resources.
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Services eProcurement for ConstructionOur
technology provides a powerful and robust
solution, whilst at the same time removing the
huge administrative burden associated with
producing and disseminating Bid, Tender and
Procurement requests, the management of suppliers
and subcontractors and the management of
submissions.
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At its heart is an internet based portal that
allows for the planning, posting, evaluation and
management of RFXs including - Calling for
Contractors or Subcontractors - Management of
Subcontractors and suppliers - Request For Quote
(RFQ) - Request For Tender (RFT) - Expressions
Of Interest (EOI) - Invitation To Register
(ITR) - Registration Of Interest (ROI) -
Request For Information (RFI) - Request For
Offer (RFO) - Request For Proposal (RFP)
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Why not - Take advantage of competition in the
marketplace to drive your costs down- Introduce
Best Practice to meet company guidelines with
more efficiently managed procurement processes-
Standardise procurement procedures across your
organisation, based on how you want to work -
Use our On-Line quote forms and compare submitted
pricing at the push of a button- Save a huge
amount of time and money- Provide a single
database of all of your opportunities- Implement
a system which will support the current and
future operational needs in relation to
Procurement Management- Improve contract
compliance, transparency, Probity, and
Governance- Choose a cost effective solution to
the complex management of Procurement- Take
advantage of new technology with no need to
purchase any expensive Software, Hardware or
provide ongoing IT Support
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Tender Response TrainingTenderSearch Response
Training teaches the essentials of tendering.
Train your staff to better prepare and manage
business opportunities.You're in
ControlTenderSearch Response Training programs
are designed to demystify the process of
tendering. Drawn from over 25 years of
experience, these programs, usually in the form
of workshops, cover the key skills behind
successful bid responses. These include -
Identifying opportunities that fit your
business - Understanding the protocols and
terminology of tender specifications -
Developing content including effective writing -
Methods for presenting your organisation
professionallyTailored TrainingOur training
programs are tailored to your business needs,
taking into account levels of skill and previous
experience. We look at all aspects of the
tendering process, from the initial evaluation
through to final production. And we provide extra
training and support where you feel you need it
most.
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Tender Response ManagementTenderSearch Response
Management helps you develop a winning response.
Access the advice and specialist services you
need to produce a successful response with
TenderSearch Response Management.Managing
ComplexityResponding to tenders can be
daunting. Tenders are often complex requiring
strict protocols to be followed. However, our
specialist response team can guide you through
the process, with advice and practical services
to help you prepare a professional and convincing
bid. We work together with you, in a close
partnership, to ensure you get the best possible
result. The Services you needWe offer a
management service to meet a range of business
types. Depending on your needs, you can take
advantage of any or all of our services. We
guarantee complete integrity and confidentiality.
We will not work on more than one bid for a
specific tender. And, as an independent service,
we only offer fair, impartial advice.
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Our specialist services include - Assessment
of capabilities against tender specifications -
Advice on the most effective presentation for the
tender - Technical Creative Writing -
Objective Document Analysis Review - Or Total
Bid Management, combining all services to your
needsSuccessTenderSearch Response Management
can make a positive impact on your response
success. For detailed assessment of how we can
tailor our expertise to your business, or for
detailed information on the full range of
services.
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Services Tender AdvertisingHit the mark with
cost effective access to suppliers with
TenderSearch Advertising Reach Your TargetAt
TenderSearch we notify our subscribers of supply
opportunities in the market. With TenderSearch
Advertising we are offering you the chance to
promote your purchasing requirements or
expressions of interest directly to our highly
qualified clients. Our client base includes a
broad range of suppliers to suit your every
requirement - from regional suppliers to
multinationals across industries as diverse as
building, food catering, professional services,
computers IT services, engineering, cleaning,
and transport distribution - just to name a
few. Cost EffectiveTenderSearch Advertising is
the cost effective alternative to public
advertising. At only 249 (incl. GST) it not only
costs less than other forms of advertising, but
also provides access to a wide range of
experienced suppliers you might not previously
have known about or considered - streamlining the
sourcing of new suppliers to save you time and
money!Experience CountsTenderSearch,
celebrating its 30th year. Our large and
exclusive client base has the capacity,
dedication and experience to successfully respond
to your purchasing requirements, expressions of
interest and tenders across every industry.
Advertise NowHit the mark with TenderSearch
Advertising now and promote your purchasing
requirements, expressions of interest and tenders
directly to our highly qualified client base.