Make better and fairer procurement decisions with this tender design, technical evaluation and high-integrity procurement training. The program teaches procurement teams to write clear specifications, choose evaluation criteria and run evaluations that are objective, defensible and free from bias. Participants will learn to structure tender documents, score bids consistently, document decisions and manage conflicts of interest. Through mock evaluations and case studies, attendees will strengthen procurement integrity and value for money. This program is essential for procurement officers and evaluation committee members.
Objectives
- Prepare clear technical specifications and terms of reference
- Structure tender documents to attract competitive bids
- Select appropriate evaluation methods and weighting
- Design scoring guides that reduce subjectivity
- Conduct preliminary, technical and financial evaluations
- Write evaluation reports that withstand review and audit
- Identify and manage conflicts of interest
- Recognize bid rigging and collusion red flags
- Apply value-for-money principles in award decisions
Target Audience
- Procurement officers and managers
- Tender evaluation committee members
- User department heads drafting specifications
- Internal auditors
- Contract managers
- Public and private sector buyers