Who buys, and where department of education tenders are advertised
Education departments and universities publish on state portals or their own procurement pages. Australian Government training work appears on AusTender.
See where to find tenders in Australia for every official portal.
What buyers usually ask for
- Course or program design and how it meets the brief
- Trainer qualifications and experience
- Delivery mode, locations and timetable
- Learner support, assessment and completion
- Accreditation, if the training must be nationally recognised
- Price per learner, per course or per day
Common knock outs to check first
- Registered training organisation status where accredited training is required
- Working with Children Checks for work with students
- Insurances at the levels asked
- Mandatory forms and pricing schedules
Read our guide to tender knock outs for how to find them all.
How to stand out in RTO tenders
- Show completion and satisfaction results you can back up
- Name your trainers and match them to each module
- Explain how you support learners who fall behind
- Use referees from similar programs
Before you decide to bid
Check you can meet every mandatory requirement, that the size and location suit you, and that you have a similar job and a referee to show. If three answers are no, it is usually one to walk away from. Use our go or no go questions.
Questions
Do I need to be an RTO to win training tenders?
Only if the buyer requires nationally recognised training. Check the mandatory requirements; non accredited training can often be delivered without RTO status.
Can a small business win education tenders?
Yes. Many contracts are sized for small and medium businesses, and some buyers have policies that support them. Pick tenders that match your capacity, and prove every claim with past work and referees.