Tendering Procedures and Bid Evaluation

The overall aim of this course is to provide participants with the knowledge, concepts and skills needed to perform all tendering tasks. The course covers each step of the tendering processes and procedures as well as the different techniques and approaches used in evaluating the bids. Participants in this interactive course will learn essential tools and techniques used in analyzing submitted bids including preliminary examination, technical evaluation and commercial evaluation.

Course Methodology

This course relies on the use of individual and group exercises aimed at helping participants learn all key activities in contract management. The course also features the use of several case studies and presentations by participants followed by discussions. In addition, this course incorporates pre and post testing.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• List the contracting stages from setting the scope of work to awarding the contract
• Outline the main objectives for the tendering process and recognize other alternative contracting methods Prepare the tendering strategy, determine the sourcing method and scope of work of the project, and plan the evaluation process of the bidders
• Evaluate in-depth the process of preparing tenders and selecting potential contractors
• Identify preliminary, technical and commercial evaluation procedures and apply several methodologies using criteria, weights and scoring protocols to optimize bidder's selection process

Target Audience

All those involved in the early stages of the contracting life cycle for them to have a full understanding of the tendering process and procedures and the different approaches of tender evaluation.

Target Competencies

• Contract preparation
• Writing scope of work
• Preparing contract plan
• Determining pricing strategy
• Understanding tendering process
• Evaluating bids
• Associations

Project Management Institute (PMI)®: Ciel Consulting is accredited center for Project Management Institute (PMI) trainings®. As a result, Ciel Consulting is authorized to issue Category Three Professional Development Units (PDU) that can be used for the authorization to take the Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification exam and for maintaining the PMP credentials.

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT): Ciel Consulting is an Approved Training Provider. CILT is the world’s leading supply chain, logistics and transport professional body with over 33,000 members across the globe. CILT seeks to add value to individual and corporate members by enhancing their knowledge, careers, and businesses by setting, supporting and delivering professional standards and education in the fields of logistics, transport and supply chain.