Effective Tender Evaluation

Objective

A one day training course for delegates who need understand the tender evaluation process.

Content

Introduction

• An outline of the tendering process
• When should we consider tender evaluation?
• An outline of the legal framework

Pre-tender Evaluation – “the PQQ stage”

• Expression of interest or Pre-Qualification Questionnaire
• Acceptable selection criteria
• Applying the criteria in shortlisting

Post Tender Evaluation

• What constitutes evaluation?
• Evaluation methodologies explained
• Lowest price
• Most economically advantageous tender (MEAT)
• Developing a MEAT evaluation model
• Establishing the overall price/quality weighting
• What is quality?
• Defining the quality assessment criteria
• The scoring system
• Resourcing the evaluation team
• Briefing evaluators on their roles
• Achieving an objective evaluation
• What do we evaluate
• Tender submission
• Bidder presentations
• Reference site visits
• Post tender clarification
• Best and Final Offer

Making the Decision

• Advising the preferred bidder
• Do we appoint a reserve bidder?
• Feedback to unsuccessful bidders

• Conclusions and Questions

Format

This is an interactive session that includes presentation, discussion, practical examples and case studies.  All delegates will receive a comprehensive delegate handbook and supporting CD.