Tender preparation , Evaluation & contracts management

September 17– September 21\ 2023  : KUWAIT

September 17– September 21\ 2023  : DUBAI

October 01 - October 05 \ 2023           : DUBAI 

November 12 - November 16\2023     : KUWAIT

 

Introduction

The IACT Tender preparation , Evaluation & contracts management course is designed to give participants the best practices in the procurement process and to develop an effective strategy in the implementation of that process in a sound methodology. Return on Enterprise.

This interactive course aims at equipping participants with the basic skills and elements of drafting contracts, identifying different types, and discussing several different contractual strategies, including the pricing mechanism and techniques used in the analysis of bids, including the development of protocols for point calculation, preliminary examination and technical and commercial evaluation.

The basic steps of the preparatory contract procedures will be defined, including the formulation of an effective scope of strategy terms, conditions and resources, as well as the evaluation of bidding procedures and the use of evaluation criteria for the effective selection of contractors.

 

Objectives 

At this program's conclusion, participants should be able to:

Þ Enable participants to outline the basic elements of contracting

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

Þ Understand the different types of contracts and discuss several contracting strategies including pricing

Þ Enable participants to evaluate in-depth the process of preparing tenders and selecting potential contractors

Þ Enable participants to use evaluation criteria to select the most appropriate contractors for the project

 WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Þ Project Management Professionals

Þ Contracts, Purchasing, and Project Personnel

Þ Engineering, Operational, and Maintenance Personnel

Þ And all others who are involved in the planning, evaluation, preparation and management of tenders, specifications, awards, and contracts that cover the acquisition of materials, equipment, and services and who are in organizations whose leadership want high levels of competency in those involved in these activities

 

Course Methodology

The course uses self-assessments and a wide mix of business cases that promote healthy discussions around the importance of managing multiple tasks, deadlines and priorities. Participants will benefit from role plays covering workplace challenges related to handling tasks, deadlines and priorities. They will learn how to deal with conflicts that may arise as a result. Interactive team exercises are also used with each team presenting their findings and comments.  

Each module covers different aspects of using Game-Based Learning and Gamification in education. Coursework will incorporate your existing knowledge and experience and provide helpful learning environment with a good mix of theoretical and practical knowledge. On all outlines will apply Skills for Game-Based Learning and Gamification and practiced in hands-on, collaborative way within an international group setting.

 

This interactive training course includes the following training methodologies as a percentage of the total tuition hours:

  • 30% Lectures, Concepts, Role Play
  • 30% Workshops & Work Presentations, Techniques
  • 20% Based on Case Studies & Practical Exercises
  • 20% Videos, Software & General Discussions

Pre and Post Test

 

Outline 

DAY 1:

Contracting Strategy

Þ Elements Of A Good Procurement & Competitive Bidding Process

Þ Selecting The Right Contracting Strategy

Þ The Importance Of The Contract

Þ Basic Types Of Project Delivery

Þ Types Of Statement Of Work

Þ Specification Check List

Þ Conduct Risk Assessment

Þ Managing the Risk

DAY 2: 

Evaluation and Contract Preparation

Þ Basic Contract Types

Þ Economic Price Adjustments

Þ Developing Tender Evaluation Criteria

Þ Value Model Of Total Cost Of Ownership

Þ Electronic Evaluations

Þ Technical & Commercial Evaluations

Þ How Do You Know You Got A Good Price?

Þ Requesting Cost Breakdowns And Evaluations Of Cost Breakdowns

DAY 3: 

Important Elements of the Contract

Þ Objectives Of The Contract

Þ Contract Check Lists

Þ The Important Integration Clause

Þ Inspection, Acceptance, Rejection

Þ Clauses For Defects In Material And Workmanship

Þ Performance-Based Service Contracts

Þ Penalty/Liquidated Damages Clause

Þ Clauses For Spare Parts

DAY 4 :

Additional Important Contract Clauses

Þ Today’s Challenges Regarding Force Majeure

Þ Applicable Law

Þ How To Deal With Contract Changes

Þ Payment Considerations

Þ Methods Of Payment

Þ Advance Payments

Þ Progress Payments

Þ Letters Of Intent

DAY 5 

Preparing the Contract for the Completion

Þ Status Reporting Clause

Þ Buyers Rights before Performance is Due

Þ How Contracts May End

Þ Termination for Convenience

Þ Types of Bonds & Guarantees

Þ Disputes Resolution Provisions

Þ Other Contract Clauses List

Þ Final Contract Review Process

 

Fees:

The Fee for the seminar, including instruction materials, documentation, lunch, coffee/tea breaks & snack is:

 3,750 USD$

 

Schedule:

08:30 – 10:15 First Session

10:15 – 10:30 Coffee Break

10:30 – 12:15 Second Session

12:15 – 12:30 Coffee Break

12:30 – 14:00 Third Session