Writing & Managing Tenders & Contracts MindShift Training

 
Introduction
 
No longer are contract specialists the only ones involved in the contract process, professionals of all disciplines have a vital role to play in the development of successful contracts, tenders and their ongoing management. To manage today's contracts, a direct role must be played at a strategic and operational level to ensure value for money is achieved, control is ensured and risks are minimized.
This hands-on training course will deliver the key frameworks for planning and managing contracts and tendering processes. Participants will learn several methods involving interactive exercises, case studies session, designed to assist them in determining the best and most effective contracting techniques for their organization.

Course Objectives and Benefits
 
  • Understanding contacting and its capabilities / limitations / benefits / risks
  • Understanding the full life cycle of the contract from idea to implementation.
  • Understand the basics of technical writing affecting contract development.
  • Understanding how to Control the contract performance / outcome.
  • Develop road map for developing a contract from idea till termination.
  • Perform group exercises and case studies to emphasis key ideas 
 
Who should attend
 
  • Contracting managers and personnel
  • Technical professionals (Maintenance / Operations /etc.)
  • Administration Managers
  • All company staff who are or will be involved in the design / selection / implementation / controlling of a contract and/or tender processes.
 
Course Language
 
  • English material - English and/or Arabic delivery (based on attendees preferences)
 
 
DAILY OUTLINE
  • Module 1: Contract definitions and types
    • Definitions
    • Contract types
    • Service Level Agreements SLAs
 
  • Module 2: Technical and business writing:
    • Characteristics of Effective Technical Communication
    • Define the Audience / Recipients
    • Establish Your Purpose and the Delivery Medium
    • Organize the Structure
    • Illustrations in Technical and Business documentation
 
  • Module 3: Tendering 
    • General principles
    • Tender methods and process
    • Tender documentation
    • Calling tenders 
    • Submission of tenders 
    • Clarification of tenders
    • Pre-tender briefings 
    • Tender enquiries 
    • Amendments to tender documents 
    • Submitting tenders 
    • Closing of tenders
 
  • Module 4: Evaluation 
    • Evaluation criteria 
    • Evaluation of tenders
    • Negotiation 
    • Prohibition of bid shopping
 
  • Module 5: A Contract life cycle
    • Life cycle stages
    • Mini project layout
 
 
 
  • Module 6: Design contract controls
    • Key Performance Indicators KPIs
    • Examples of KPIs
    • KPIs in outsourcing relationships
    • Payment structure
 
  • Module 7: Managing transition, Changes and Termination  
    • Why contracted relations fail?
    • Road map to contract Management
 
  • Module 8: Case study and mini project

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Writing & Managing Tenders & Contracts MindShift Training
Price: USD 572
Instructor led live virtual classroom online. Classes may be individual or in group.
  • Duration: 3 Days

Course details

 
Introduction
 
No longer are contract specialists the only ones involved in the contract process, professionals of all disciplines have a vital role to play in the development of successful contracts, tenders and their ongoing management. To manage today's contracts, a direct role must be played at a strategic and operational level to ensure value for money is achieved, control is ensured and risks are minimized.
This hands-on training course will deliver the key frameworks for planning and managing contracts and tendering processes. Participants will learn several methods involving interactive exercises, case studies session, designed to assist them in determining the best and most effective contracting techniques for their organization.

Course Objectives and Benefits
 
  • Understanding contacting and its capabilities / limitations / benefits / risks
  • Understanding the full life cycle of the contract from idea to implementation.
  • Understand the basics of technical writing affecting contract development.
  • Understanding how to Control the contract performance / outcome.
  • Develop road map for developing a contract from idea till termination.
  • Perform group exercises and case studies to emphasis key ideas 
 
Who should attend
 
  • Contracting managers and personnel
  • Technical professionals (Maintenance / Operations /etc.)
  • Administration Managers
  • All company staff who are or will be involved in the design / selection / implementation / controlling of a contract and/or tender processes.
 
Course Language
 
  • English material - English and/or Arabic delivery (based on attendees preferences)
 
 
DAILY OUTLINE
  • Module 1: Contract definitions and types
    • Definitions
    • Contract types
    • Service Level Agreements SLAs
 
  • Module 2: Technical and business writing:
    • Characteristics of Effective Technical Communication
    • Define the Audience / Recipients
    • Establish Your Purpose and the Delivery Medium
    • Organize the Structure
    • Illustrations in Technical and Business documentation
 
  • Module 3: Tendering 
    • General principles
    • Tender methods and process
    • Tender documentation
    • Calling tenders 
    • Submission of tenders 
    • Clarification of tenders
    • Pre-tender briefings 
    • Tender enquiries 
    • Amendments to tender documents 
    • Submitting tenders 
    • Closing of tenders
 
  • Module 4: Evaluation 
    • Evaluation criteria 
    • Evaluation of tenders
    • Negotiation 
    • Prohibition of bid shopping
 
  • Module 5: A Contract life cycle
    • Life cycle stages
    • Mini project layout
 
 
 
  • Module 6: Design contract controls
    • Key Performance Indicators KPIs
    • Examples of KPIs
    • KPIs in outsourcing relationships
    • Payment structure
 
  • Module 7: Managing transition, Changes and Termination  
    • Why contracted relations fail?
    • Road map to contract Management
 
  • Module 8: Case study and mini project
Updated on 15 February, 2023

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