Tender management refers to the structured procedures used in organizing, issuing, and evaluating tenders for procurement processes. It supports transparency, competitiveness, and regulatory alignment in acquiring goods and services. This workshop explores the essential components of planning, documentation, evaluation, and compliance in tendering systems across sectors, offering participants complete knowledge on standardized tender processes.
Identify the core functions of tender management and their role in procurement systems.
Categorize different types of tenders and outline their defining characteristics.
Describe the process of developing and issuing tender documentation.
Recognize the main components of bid evaluation and contract awarding procedures.
Acknowledge the regulatory, ethical, and procedural requirements involved in tender oversight.
Procurement and contracting officers.
Tender and sourcing managers.
Supply chain and logistics professionals.
Legal and compliance personnel.
Public sector officials involved in acquisition processes.
Definition and significance of tender management.
Tender categories, including open, selective, and negotiated.
Roles of internal and external stakeholders.
Overview of procurement legislation and standards.
Stages of the tender lifecycle.
How to set clear tendering objectives and timelines.
Elements of requests for proposals and quotations.
Guidelines for defining evaluation criteria and terms.
Documentation formats and communication protocols.
Key elements in ensuring transparency and consistency.
Evaluation structures and scoring mechanisms.
Legal frameworks for selection and award decisions.
Procedures for addressing bidder clarifications and objections.
Documentation and reporting requirements.
Ethical standards and regulatory alignment in finalizing awards.