An Introduction to Tendering

Objective

A one day training course for delegates who wish to gain an understanding of the public sector tendering process and develop a toolkit for managing a successful procurement.

Content

Introduction

• Why we should tender?
• What we should achieve from tendering

The Tendering Process

• Defining the steps in the tendering process
• An outline of the legislative framework
• The EU procurement regulations

Key Steps in Tendering

• Selecting the appropriate process
• Open, restricted and negotiated routes
• The competitive dialogue
• Selecting tenderers
• Expressions of interested and pre-qualification questionnaires
• Criteria for shortlisting
• Developing the Invitation to Tender
• Conditions for tendering
• Contract terms and conditions
• The service specification
• Managing the Tendering Period
• Answering questions from tenderers
• Holding a tenderers forum

Evaluating the Responses

• Developing the evaluation model
• Resourcing the evaluation team
• Managing the evaluation process

Appointing the Successful Supplier

• The preferred supplier appointment
• Feedback for unsuccessful suppliers
• The contract award

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.