Program Objectives:

By the end of the program, participants will be able to:
* Recognize the contracting stages from setting the scope of work to awarding the contract.
* Evaluate, in-depth, the process of preparing tenders and selecting potential suppliers.
* Identify the issues involved in assessing tenders for quality as well as value for money including e-Auction.
* Apply several approaches to bid evaluation using criteria, weights and scoring measures.

This Program is designed for:
All those involved in the early stages of contracting for them to review and have a full understanding of the tendering process as well as the different approaches to tender evaluation and assessment. This program is worth 25 NASBA CPEs.

Program Fees:
Per participant - USD 3700
Frequent nomination - USD 3330
(including coffee breaks and a buffet lunch daily)
One extra free place for every 2 paid nominees on the same program and dates
Discount Plans, Refunds & Cancellations Policy

Meirc reserves the right to alter dates, content, venue and trainer with a reasonable notice time.

Program Outline:

Stages in Contracting
* Preparation
* Tendering
* Award
* Administration

Taking Stock of Our Situation
* Problems
* Description of Applicable Procedures

Tendering Procedures
* Common Procedures
* Procedures Specific to Each Organization

Homework Stage
* Identify Requirements
* Set Scope of Work and Specs
* Planning and Pricing
* Sourcing and Pre-Qualification
* Expression of Interest
* Bidders Selection

Invitation to Tender
* Issue Documents
* Answer Questions
* Receive and Open Bids

Tender Evaluation Principles
* Evaluation Process
* Technical Analysis
* Commercial Analysis

Evaluation Plan
* Evaluation Criteria
* Weighting for Each Criteria
* Scoring Protocol

Tender Evaluation Report
* Form
* Contents

On-Line Reverse Auction
* Practices
* Advantages and Disadvantages

Debriefing Unsuccessful Bidders
* Reasons for Debriefing
* Modes of Debriefing

Pre-requisites
None

Delivery Type
Group-Live