The objective of this course is to equip buyers with  the skills neccessary to manage all aspects of procurement tenders as well as risks. Participants will learn how to  put together effective tenders that are aligned to the strategic goals of their organisations as well as  strategies for effective risk management.

1. Framework for effective risk assessment

2. Exploring control issues around procurement

3. Specifying and developing effective risk management systems

4. Monitoring and reporting risk materialisation and action steps for improvement

5. Communicating and clarifying needs in a structured manner

6. Framework for soliciting suppliers through competitive bidding using RFQ, RFQ, PQQ & ITT

7. Understanding the value of pre-qualification in the tender process

8. Putting together your tender pack and inviting bids from suppliers

9. Practical evaluation of  tenders using different approaches & understanding the pros and cons