Services / Mentoring & business capability

Helping purpose-led businesses win and grow.

Practical, senior support for social enterprises, First Nations businesses and SMEs that want to sell to government and large organisations, build commercial capability and form lasting partnerships.

Who we help

Helping purpose-led businesses reach their potential

Expert support to help social enterprises, First Nations businesses and SMEs access and win procurement opportunities, create partnerships, and build the commercial capability to grow.

Our pro bono and low bono programs are designed so the organisations that most need this expertise can get it: the same practitioners and the same rigour, at a price that works. They are funded through our commitment to invest 50% of all profits in organisations and programs working with vulnerable communities.

How it works

Practical support at the point it matters

We tailor support to where each business is on its growth journey, from first tender to strategic partnerships.

01

Assess readiness

Understand your offer, capacity and target markets, and how buyers are likely to see you.

  • Capability and readiness review
  • Target buyer and market mapping
  • Priority opportunities
02

Build bid capability

Strengthen the commercial skills and documents that win work.

  • Capability statements
  • Tender response coaching
  • Pricing and commercial terms
03

Connect

Open doors to buyers and tier-one suppliers through our network.

  • Introductions to buyers
  • Subcontracting and joint-venture pathways
  • Panel and register guidance
04

Grow

Ongoing mentoring as you scale, so growth is sustainable.

  • Executive mentoring
  • Contract management support
  • Governance and growth planning
Related services

Works well with

Social & sustainable procurement

Embed social value, First Nations participation and ESG into every spend decision.

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Capability development

SkillsMap assessment and 14 facilitated programs to close real skills gaps.

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Procurement transformation

Diagnostic, Value Accelerator and capability development in one integrated program.

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Get started

Ready to win more work?

Tell us about your business and where you want to grow. We will let you know how we can help and whether a subsidised program fits.

Apply for support → hello@bluenorth.com.au