Certificate in Bids and Tender Management

Tendering for goods, works, and services is a key part of the procurement cycle because the quality of the tendering activities directly affects the success of the procurement process as a whole. A number of interlinking skills are required to achieve optimal results, i.e., the effective coordination of the identification of need, writing tender documents and specifications, selecting tendering procedures, and evaluating responses.

This training course is designed to provide participants with the essential and relevant concepts, principles, and techniques to operate effectively in the modern, demanding commercial environment and to provide the necessary support to the organization during any Bid and Tender process.

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the concept of bidding and tendering.
• Understand the processes involved in tendering and bidding.
• Understand the needs, document requirements, and specifications for the bidding and tendering process.
• Determine the supply markets using a number of tools
• Identify potential suppliers and potential customers
• Explore what makes both a good ITT (Invitation to Tender) and a good bid
• Learn the rules, regulations, and guidelines to follow in bidding and tendering
• Publish tenders that can attract and appoint the best supplier
• Enhance communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills to win contracts.
• Identify and utilize e-tendering tools