Member Event: Soda Business Masterclass | Winning Tenders
Date and Time
Wednesday Oct 21, 2026 Thursday Oct 22, 2026
Location
The Long Room, L1 Wintec House, Wintec City Campus, Hamilton
Fees/Admission
$49.00
Contact Information
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Description
Sponsored by SODA Inc
Winning tenders - not rocket surgery, but definitely brain science!
In order to grow, many companies need to secure contracts that are only available through the tender process. But navigating that process can be a killer. It’s complex, expensive and, so often, seemingly random in its outcomes.
In this two-hour workshop, bid specialist Ken Grace will share his experience of how companies win tenders and why others miss out.
You’ll learn:
• The three biggest mistakes that kill your chances of winning
• The three things winners always do well
• Where winning (and losing) really happens
• How to manage your bid for success (and why so many people don’t)
• Why doing it yourself is a dumb idea and why doing it yourself is a brilliant idea
Date: Wednesday 21 October
Time: 10am - 12pm
Location: The Long Room, L1 Wintec House, Wintec City Campus, Hamilton
Cost: $49 per person
Reserve your spot now to learn the dos and don'ts of writing successful tenders!
About the Speaker
Ken Grace is Director of the Department of Writing, a specialist business and tender writing company. He has worked with companies like Fletcher Construction, Downer, Aurecon and Heb on major infrastructure projects including the Waikato Expressway, Waterview Tunnel, Christchurch rebuild and Watercare supplier panel.
Ken is also a highly regarded writing coach whose clients include Fonterra, Spark, Westpac, the Reserve Bank, MFAT, and many others.















