An effective tendering process and the techniques behind it are critical for the reputation of an organisation, and they ensure that it contracts with the best available tenderer based on stipulated requirements. This 2-day programme equips participants with the knowledge and techniques to conduct a complete and proper tender exercise, and introduces various tender models and strategies as well as the management of contract risks and contractual disputes. It is facilitated by an expert trainer who has acquired substantive experience in managing public and corporate tenders and in managing contracts, with lively and interactive sessions interspersed with relevant exercises.
Fees include course materials, breakfast and lunch, and the Certificate of Competency. Members save S$90 on this programme.
What you will be able to do
By the end of this programme you will be able to:
- Conduct a complete and proper tender exercise using the tender evaluation tree
- Plan for tender and select the appropriate tender model
- Assess the legal risks of a tender and the vitiating factors of a contract
- Compare contract pricing models and control contract price variations
- Draft essential contract clauses and manage contract risks and disputes
Programme outline
The tendering process carries the reputation of an organisation and determines whether it contracts with the best available tenderer against stipulated requirements. The programme works through the complete tender process and tender evaluation tree, planning for tender, tender models and the category matrix, the crucial pitfalls of the tender process, contract pricing models and the control of contract price variations, and the legal implications and vitiating factors that can undermine a contract. You will be able to conduct a complete and proper tender exercise, identify the essential terms and conditions for drafting contract clauses, and manage contract risks and contractual disputes after award.
- Digital Impact on Tendering & Contract Management
- Complete Tender Process & Tender Evaluation Tree
- Planning for Tender & Planning to Tender
- Effective Tender Models & Category Matrix
- Conducting the DS Tendering Process & Selection
- Crucial Pitfalls of the Tender Process
- Understanding Contract Pricing Models
- Controlling Contract Price Variations
- Legal Implications and Risks of a Tender & the Vitiating Factors of a Contract
- Identifying Essential Terms and Conditions for Drafting Contract Clauses
- Managing Contract Risks & Contractual Disputes
- Practical Case Exercises & Best Practices
Who should attend
Every tender you run has to stand up to scrutiny, from the requirements and evaluation criteria through to the contract that follows award. The programme is built for Procurement Managers, Contracts Officers, Tender Executives, Project Managers and finance or audit staff who sit on tender evaluation committees. It is equally relevant if you approve awards and need to judge whether an exercise was properly conducted.
Approving this for your team? The programme is suitable for staff development budgets, and SIPMM can invoice your organisation directly and arrange group registrations.
Your trainer
The programme is facilitated by an expert trainer with substantive experience in managing public and corporate tenders as well as managing contracts, with interactive sessions interspersed with relevant case exercises.
This programme awards 1 Certificate of Competency
Certificates of Competency build towards SIPMM's professional designations. ASP™ and AIP™ require three, and Chartered status requires an active designation plus two at managerial or leadership level.
Deliver this programme in-house
This programme can be run for your team at your premises or at SIPMM, tailored to your organisation's categories and operations.