Tendering with Procurement and Negotiation Skills

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Tendering with Procurement and Negotiation Skills
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L694

Online

14 Dec 2025 -18 Dec 2025

2200

Overview

Introduction:

Tendering within institutional procurement systems establishes the formal structures through which organizations secure goods, services, and works with transparency, efficiency, and strategic control. It forms a critical bridge between sourcing strategies, competitive selection, and contractual governance. Effective integration of tendering, procurement planning, and negotiation frameworks ensures value for money, regulatory compliance, and performance assurance. This training program presents advanced tendering systems, procurement governance structures, and structured negotiation methodologies that enhance institutional decision making and supplier engagement.

Program Objectives:

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

  • Analyze institutional tendering frameworks and their strategic role in procurement.

  • Evaluate procurement planning and sourcing structures aligned with organizational objectives.

  • Examine tendering procedures and supplier evaluation methodologies.

  • Classify negotiation strategies that strengthen contractual outcomes.

  • Assess governance mechanisms linking tendering, procurement, and negotiation systems.

Targeted Audience:

  • Procurement Managers and Officers.

  • Tendering and Contracting Specialists.

  • Supply Chain and Logistics Executives.

  • Legal and Compliance Professionals.

  • Project and Operations Managers involved in procurement decisions.

Program Outline:

Unit 1:

Institutional Frameworks for Tendering and Procurement:

  • Strategic role of tendering within procurement and governance structures.

  • Institutional policies, regulatory frameworks, and compliance requirements.

  • Procurement planning cycles and approval systems.

  • Alignment of tendering objectives with strategic sourcing and financial strategies.

  • Transparency, accountability, and ethical principles in tendering processes.

Unit 2:

Procurement Planning and Sourcing Strategies:

  • Institutional procurement planning methodologies and prioritization criteria.

  • Strategic sourcing models supporting competitive tendering.

  • Supplier prequalification frameworks and capacity evaluation mechanisms.

  • Cost analysis structures and value-for-money assessment tools.

  • Risk considerations in procurement planning and sourcing processes.

Unit 3:

Tendering Procedures and Evaluation Structures:

  • Classification of tendering methods, including open, restricted, negotiated, and framework agreements.

  • Tender documentation structures, submission protocols, and evaluation criteria.

  • Institutional models for bid analysis, scoring systems, and compliance verification.

  • Governance mechanisms for handling clarifications, amendments, and appeals.

  • Structured evaluation reporting and approval procedures.

Unit 4:

Negotiation Structures in Tendering and Procurement:

  • Strategic negotiation principles within institutional procurement frameworks.

  • Preparation structures for negotiation in competitive tendering contexts.

  • Governance based risk allocation during negotiation stages.

  • Role of multi-stakeholder coordination in negotiation processes.

  • Integration process of negotiation strategies into tender evaluation and contract award.

Unit 5:

Governance and Strategic Integration:

  • Institutional integration between tendering, procurement, and negotiation functions.

  • Oversight systems for contract award and post tender governance.

  • Performance monitoring structures for awarded tenders.

  • Risk management mechanisms throughout the tendering–contracting cycle.

  • Strategic alignment of tendering practices with organizational objectives and sustainability goals.