Freelancing for the Public Sector: Win Web Design Contracts like a pro
Discover how freelancers & sole traders can break into public sector work—myth-busting, live demo & real tender walkthrough!
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About this event
- Event lasts 2 hours 30 minutes
Want to work with local councils, NHS trusts, universities, or government departments — but think you need to be a big company to win such contracts?Think again.
This live, small-group webinar is designed specifically for UK based web design freelancers and sole traders who want to learn how to find, bid for, and win public sector contracts — on your own.
Whether you're looking for more stable clients, want to diversify income, or you're just curious how to get started, this session will give you the practical steps, confidence, and resources to move forward.
In this interactive session, we’ll bust the common myths about working with the public sector and show you that you don’t need to be a limited company to get started. In fact, sole traders and freelancers are fully eligible to bid for public contracts—and we’ll walk you through exactly how to do it.
We’ll also prove that public procurement isn’t as bureaucratic or overwhelming as you might think. There are real opportunities designed specifically to include small businesses, consultants, and independent professionals.
During the workshop, you will:
- Be intruduced to a live walkthrough of an active Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Website Design and Build Services and learn how to register for it
- Explore the tender documents involved so you know exactly what’s expected
- Explore the Response documentation and answer any questions the group may have
- Leave with the confidence to take your first step into public sector work
By the end of the session, you may feel ready to join the DPS and position yourself to win your first public contract.
This is your chance to cut through the jargon, reduce the fear, and get practical. Let's make the public sector work for you.
Frequently asked questions
This workshop is designed for freelancers, sole traders, micro-business owners, and consultants who are curious about bidding for public sector contracts but don’t know where to start.
Nope! In fact, this session is specifically focused on helping sole traders and freelancers understand how they can enter the public sector market.
Not at all. We'll break things down in plain language, explain key terms, and bust common myths about bureaucracy and red tape in the public sector.
Yes! This is an interactive workshop, and we encourage questions throughout. There will also be a dedicated Q&A section at the end.
No pressure at all. The session is about information and empowerment— we will be looking into a live DPS as a example and should you choose to apply for it or not it will be up to you . But by the end, you might just feel confident enough to take that first step.
Yes, attendees will receive follow-up materials, including a summary, useful links, and templates to help you move forward.
Just bring an open mind and possibly a notepad. No previous experience with public procurement is required.