Mastering Tender Management

Professional Courses

Overview

This course is specifically designed for professionals involved in the procurement, sales, and project management sectors who aim to develop a comprehensive understanding of tender management processes. It offers in-depth insights into preparing, submitting, and managing tenders effectively, along with strategies to enhance the chances of winning bids. Through detailed modules covering the entire tender lifecycle, from tender identification to contract award and management, participants will gain the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the competitive tendering landscape successfully

What You’ll Learn

  • Comprehensive understanding of the tendering process and its components
  • Skills in preparing and managing competitive tenders
  • Ability to develop and articulate compelling bids
  • Knowledge of pricing and costing strategies to enhance bid competitiveness
  • Competence in managing contracts and performance post-award

Chapters

Introduction to Tender Management

Tendering process overview, Types of tenders, Legal and regulatory framework, Role of tender management in procurement, Ethical practices in tendering

Preparing for Tenders

Tender documentation, Bid/no-bid decision making, Pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQ), Invitation to tender (ITT), Tender planning and team roles

Bid Writing Skills

Effective bid writing techniques, Responding to tender specifications, Articulating value propositions, Managing bid responses, Graphic and visual enhancements

Pricing Strategies and Costing

Pricing models, Cost estimation, Value engineering, Risk management in pricing, Competitive pricing tactics

Tender Submission and Follow-Up

Submission procedures, Electronic tendering systems, Post-submission clarifications, Tender presentations, Negotiation strategies

Evaluation and Award Process

Evaluation criteria, Bid evaluation committees, Transparency in tender evaluation, Award criteria, Debriefing sessions

Contract Management Fundamentals

Contract administration, Managing contractual obligations, Performance monitoring, Change management, Dispute resolution

Leveraging Technology in Tender Management

E-procurement platforms, Tender management software, Digital bid submissions, Analytics in tendering, Blockchain for transparency

Advanced Tender Management Strategies

Consortiums and partnerships, International tendering strategies, Sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) in bids, Advanced negotiation techniques

Course Features

  1. State-of-the-art Facility
  2. Resource Material and Regular Assessments
  3. Applied Learning Opportunity
  4. Collaboration with Industry Professionals

Online Zoom Classes

Onsite Lessons

Details

Beginner- Intermediate
10 Weeks
Updated: 10/02/2024

Who is this for?

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Business Developers
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Project Managers
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Procurement professionals
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SME owners and managers looking to compete effectively in public and private sector tendering