More than more than 100 small businesses have benefited from training opportunities which prepares to better able to bid for government contracts.

Organised by the Small Business Bureau in collaboration with the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board and the World Trade Centre Georgetown, the session guided participants through the tendering process – covering compliance requirements and how to prepare competitive submissions.

According to the Small Business Bureau, the hands-on session was designed to give entrepreneurs the confidence and tools needed to pursue government contract.

Chief Executive officer of the Small Business Bureau, Mohamed Shazim Ibrahim, emphasised the importance of procurement readiness.

“Access to Government contracts can significantly transform small enterprises. By equipping entrepreneurs with the knowledge to prepare compliant and competitive bids, we are expanding their opportunities for growth and long-term sustainability” he stated.

One of the participants, Robert Forrester described the session as valuable, “they gave us a very very comprehensive overview of the things and the pitfalls that you need to look for in the bid preparation process, especially when you are dealing with compliance, how it’s structured. You need to ensure that you full all relevant documents.”

The programme the Bureau said, aligns with the government’s broader agenda to strengthen small and medium‑sized enterprises through targeted training, expanded market access, and structured capacity building. By investing in the competitiveness of local businesses, the government aims to create an enabling environment where SMEs can scale, generate employment, and contribute to Guyana’s sustainable economic transformation.

Through strategic partnerships, the Small Business Bureau continues to enhance entrepreneurial capability and increase small business participation in public procurement.