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Tendering & Procurement
Objective
A two day work-based training course for delegates who need to develop an understanding of tendering and procurement.
Content
Day 1
Day one will focus on the procurement process and legislation, the development of the specification and the start of the tendering process.
Introduction
The procurement process
Procurement legislation and Guidance
- Procurement Obligations under the EU Treaty
- The Public Contract Regulations 2006
- European Commission guidance on procurement
- The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006
Specification design
- Types of service model and specification
- Output and outcome specifications
- Method statements
- Developing the specification
- Specification checklist
Planning a tendering exercise
- Objectives of tendering
- Selecting the tendering process
- Preparing a timetable for tendering
Placing the Notice of Tender
- Selecting Tenderers
- Expression of Interest or PQQ?
- Test of Eligibility
- Test of Suitability
Conclusions and Questions (Day 1)
Day 2
Day two will focus on preparing and issuing the tender documents, evaluating the tender responses, negotiating the commercial terms and implementing the contract.
Preparing tender documents
- Invitation to Tender
- Conditions of Contract
- Specification
- Other tender documents
Contents of the Invitation to Tender
Issuing the ITT
Managing the tendering period
Evaluating tenders
- Evaluation criteria
- Developing an evaluation model
- The evaluation process
- The evaluation team
- Post tender negotiation
The contract award
Contract Implementation
Managing contract performance
- Applying the performance regime
- Incentives and defaults
Influencing Contractor Behaviour
- Pro-active contract management
- Managing change
- Price
- Service requirements
Contract Renewal
- Options for extension
- Re-tendering arrangement
- Preparing for change
Conclusions
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
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