Scotland is acknowledged as a leader in public procurement, ensuring that money spent by the public sector delivers economic, social and environmental benefits for our communities.
The tendering process forms a core part of all procurement activity. Understanding the process from issuing a tender and making a recommendation for contract award is essential learning to ensure organisations get best value from their spend.
This course is ideal for procurement professionals and anyone involved in tendering activities. The content is presented by an experienced trainer, supported by analysis of relevant case studies. Training notes are provided for reference.
On completion of the course, attendees will have a robust technical understanding of the tendering process and the practical skills required to manage it.
Topics
▪ The Invitation to Tender (ITT) document: its purpose, key points, risks and issues
▪ Tender Evaluation: forming an evaluation panel, assessing tender commercial and quality criteria, scoring methods, post tender clarifications and negotiation
▪ Tender Return Period: clarifications, supplier meetings, receiving and opening tenders, security and confidentiality, electronic systems
▪ Contract award: recording the outcome, preparing a recommendation report, standstill periods, supplier de-briefing
▪ Legal status
▪ Public accountability
This course forms part of a suite of procurement workshops delivered by the Scotland Excel Academy as part of the Scottish Government's Procurement and Commercial Training Framework. Visit the Scotland Excel Academy for information on our full range of courses.
Courses can be booked by anyone working within the Scottish public sector and registered Scottish charities. Courses are not open to the private sector or any organisations outside of Scotland. For further details on eligibility, please contact academy@scotland-excel.org.uk
