Advanced Skills of the Bid and Tender Management Process

Day 1: Defining Client Roles and Responsibilities

• Understand the goals of bid evaluation and selection methods.
• Review key policies, legislation, and procurement best practices.
• Define roles and responsibilities in the evaluation process.
• Explore guiding principles for fair and transparent procurement.
   

Day 2: Identifying the Requirements to Prepare the Bid Solicitation Document

• Examine the structure and content of the Statement of Work (SOW).
• Identify essential elements of a bid solicitation document.
• Define the roles and responsibilities of the bid evaluation team.
• Understand the importance of precise requirement definitions.
   

Day 3: Developing the Evaluation Method, Criteria, and Contractor Selection Methodology

• Learn how to create an effective bid evaluation plan.
• Explore different evaluation and contractor selection methods.
• Understand mandatory and point-rated evaluation criteria.
• Analyse scoring grids and rating systems for bid evaluation.
   

Day 4: Evaluating the Bid Responses

• Gain insights into the bid evaluation process and scoring.
• Review negotiation procedures and contract award considerations.
• Explore options for bid cancellation, extension, or reissuance.
• Identify common complaints and challenges in bid evaluation.
   

Day 5: Debriefing the Unsuccessful Bidders

• Understand bid rigging and its implications.
• Learn best practices for bidder notification and debriefing.
• Review legal considerations, including information privacy regulations.
• Develop skills for conducting professional and transparent debriefings.