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Verified source: gov.uk — Business finance supportLast verified 15 Jun 2026

Fit To Bid

Fully-funded workshops and 1:1 advice to help businesses successfully bid for contracts with Tier 1 suppliers.

Key facts

Funding amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling – no fixed deadline
Region
London
Business type
Small businesses & SMEs
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Plain English summary

The Fit To Bid programme offers fully-funded workshops and one-on-one advice to help small to medium-sized businesses win contracts with large, primary suppliers. This includes a bid capability assessment, specialist workshops, and guidance on tendering and project management.

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Who this is best for

  • Small businesses & SMEs
  • Organisations based in London
  • Projects aligned with business grants

Who should not apply

  • Individuals applying in a personal capacity (unless explicitly permitted)
  • Organisations based outside London
  • Large enterprises above SME thresholds
  • Applicants who cannot meet the official eligibility criteria below

Eligibility checklist

Tick what applies to your organisation before applying.

Small to medium-sized businesses in various industries, including agriculture and food, business and finance, construction, education, hospitality and catering, IT, digital and creative, manufacturing, service industries, transport and distribution, travel and leisure, and wholesale and retail, with 0 to 249 employees.

Official source

Funding body
gov.uk — Business finance support
Last verified
15 Jun 2026

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