Program Objectives:
By the end of the program, participants will be able to:
- Recognize the contracting stages from setting the scope of work to awarding the contract.
- Evaluate, in-depth, the process of preparing tenders and selecting potential suppliers.
- Identify the issues involved in assessing tenders for quality as well as value for money including e-Auction.
- Apply several approaches to bid evaluation using criteria, weights and scoring measures.
This Program is designed for:
All those involved in the early stages of contracting for them to review and have a full understanding of the tendering process as well as the different approaches to tender evaluation and assessment. This program is worth 25 NASBA CPEs.
Program Outline:
Stages in Contracting
- Preparation
- Tendering
- Award
- Administration
Taking Stock of Our Situation
- Problems
- Description of Applicable Procedures
Tendering Procedures
- Common Procedures
- Procedures Specific to Each Organization
Homework Stage
- Identify Requirements
- Set Scope of Work and Specs
- Planning and Pricing
- Sourcing and Pre-Qualification
- Expression of Interest
- Bidders Selection
Invitation to Tender
- Issue Documents
- Answer Questions
- Receive and Open Bids
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Tender Evaluation Principles
- Evaluation Process
- Technical Analysis
- Commercial Analysis
Evaluation Plan
- Evaluation Criteria
- Weighting for Each Criteria
- Scoring Protocol
Tender Evaluation Report
On-Line Reverse Auction
- Practices
- Advantages and Disadvantages
Debriefing Unsuccessful Bidders
- Reasons for Debriefing
- Modes of Debriefing
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