Contract Preparation, Tendering and Bids Evaluation
This course aims to provide participants with the knowledge, concepts, and skills needed to perform all the tasks required in the pre-award phase of a contract. The course covers different contract types, various contracting methods, and tendering procedures.
Participants in this interactive course will learn essential tools and techniques for analyzing submitted bids, including preliminary examination, technical evaluation, and commercial evaluation.
PrerequisitesNone — open to managers at all levels
5 Days
Course Methodology
This course uses individual and group exercises aimed at helping participants learn all key contract management activities. The course also features several case studies, presentations, and role-plays by participants, followed by plenary discussions. In addition, this course incorporates pre-and post-testing.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Outline the essential elements of contracting
- Describe and analyze the major steps involved in contract preparation procedures, including developing an adequate scope of work, terms and conditions, and sourcing strategy
- Identify different types of contracts and discuss several contracting strategies, including pricing
- Describe the process of preparing tenders, developing tender documents, and inviting qualified bidders
- Use evaluation criteria to select the most appropriate contractors for the project
Target Audience
All those involved in any step of the contract pre-award phase of the contracting process, including personnel involved in determining the best contracting strategy, sourcing decisions, and tendering.
Target Competencies
- Contract preparation
- Tendering
- Bids evaluation
- Writing scope of work
- Planning pre-award process
- Understanding bidding process
Course Outline
- Overview of Contracting and Tendering
- Elements of a contract
- Important concepts used in contract management
- Why engage in a contract?
- Problems in contracting
- Stages in contracting
- Contract Preparation
- Setting up a contracting strategy
- Contracting methods
- Scope of work
- Implications of a poor scope of work
- Terms and conditions
- Determining sourcing strategy
- Contract Types and Strategies
- Fixed price contracts
- Cost reimbursement contracts
- Time and material contracts
- Intellectual properties
- International contracting
- Tendering Procedures
- Tendering objectives
- Preparing and developing tender documents
- Inviting potential bidders
- Tender briefing
- Receiving and opening of bids
- Bids Evaluation and Contract Award
- Preliminary examination of bids
- Detailed examination of bids
- Commercial evaluation
- Technical evaluation
- Scoring protocol
- Methods of awarding a contract
2026 Schedule & Fees
Course Fees Starting From
USD
0
Location & Date
| Date | City | Language | Price | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No upcoming sessions are currently scheduled. Contact Us | ||||
Virtual Learning
Ready to advance your career?
Join thousands of professionals who have already enhanced their skills with Al Mawred.
Register for this course