Methodology

This course uses individual and group exercises aimed at helping participants learn all key contract management activities. The course also features several case studies, presentations, and role-plays by participants, followed by plenary discussions.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Outline the essential elements of contracting

List the major steps involved in contract preparation procedures, including developing an adequate scope of work, terms and conditions, and sourcing strategy

Identify different types of contracts and discuss several contracting strategies, including pricing

Describe the process of preparing tenders, developing tender documents, and inviting qualified bidders

Use evaluation criteria to select the most appropriate contractors for the project

Target Audience

All those involved in any step of the contract pre-award phase of the contracting process, including personnel involved in determining the best contracting strategy, sourcing decisions, and tendering.

Target Competencies

Contract preparation

Tendering

Bids evaluation

Writing scope of work

Planning pre-award process

Understanding bidding process