Overview

Why Attend

Determination of contractual specifications is considered as the basis of procurement process, as any specification or description, that is poorly mentioned or stipulated, would definitely be a major reason for companies' failure in delivery of goods and services required by the client. Contractors, suppliers, and vendors often use contract specifications and the related conditions as an opportunity to submit claims, complaints, and require alterations and amendments of the works, or products and services.

Therefore, this course entitled "Modern Methods of Procurement, Bidding and Contract Management" is intended to develop the basic skills for forming specifications of contracts and procurement agreements, in addition to explaining the significance of such contract specifications, and their impact on the overall procurement process.

Course Objectives

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

Who Should Attend?

Procurement and tender managers and employees.
Contract managers and negotiators.
Procurement and supply managers.
Government contract and tender officials.
Legal and financial management officials.
Procurement and tender employees in small and medium enterprises.
Operations and procurement managers in various industrial sectors.

Knowledge and Benefits:

After completing the program, participants will be able to master the following:

Basic concepts in procurement and tenders and their importance in business operations.
Understand local and international laws and regulations related to procurement and tender processes.
Identify legal procedures and laws regulating public and private tender processes.
Develop effective strategies to manage procurement and tender processes more efficiently.
Improve procedures and processes to increase transparency and fairness in tender processes.
Enhance compliance with approved laws and regulations to prevent corruption in procurement and tender processes.
Implement procedures to ensure transparency and prevent illegal or unethical practices.
Develop contract management skills to ensure contracts are effectively implemented according to agreed terms.
Manage relationships with suppliers and partners positively to achieve effective and sustainable cooperation.

Course Outline

Introduction to Procurement and Tender Management:
- Definition of Procurement and Tendering.
- The difference between procurement and tendering.
- Objectives and importance of procurement and tendering procedures.
- Objectives of procurement and tendering management.
Laws and regulations:
- Local and international laws and regulations related to procurement and tendering.
- Government regulations and conditions applicable to public and private procurement operations.
Procurement operations:
- Analyzing needs and determining requirements.
- Preparing requests and documents required for tenders.
- Procurement planning strategies and coordination with other departments in the organization.
- Selection and evaluation procedures for suppliers and dealers.
Tendering processes:
- Types of tenders and choosing between them.
- Preparing and managing tender documents.
- Evaluating offers and selecting winners.
Contract management:
- Types and types of contracts.
- Preparing contracts and commercial and legal conditions.
- Managing contracting operations and following up on their implementation.
Arbitration and settlement of legal disputes:
- Arbitration and settlement procedures in cases of disputes.
- Legal issues related to procurement and contracts.
Technology and Innovation in Procurement and Tendering Management:
- Using technology to improve procurement and tendering processes.
- Digital transformation and smart solutions for operations management.
Ethical and legal aspects:
- Business ethics in procurement and tendering.
- Compliance with laws and regulations in procurement and tendering processes.

Schedule & Fees

2026 Schedule & Fees

There are no public sessions remaining for the course this year. Please contact us if you wish to have a customized in-house session, or to find out how an additional public session can be scheduled.

2027 Schedule & Fees

3 - 7 Jan, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

3 - 7 Jan, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

24 - 28 Jan, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

24 - 28 Jan, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

4 - 8 Apr, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

4 - 8 Apr, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

25 - 29 Apr, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

25 - 29 Apr, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

4 - 8 Jul, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

4 - 8 Jul, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

25 - 29 Jul, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

25 - 29 Jul, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

3 - 7 Oct, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

3 - 7 Oct, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

24 - 28 Oct, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

24 - 28 Oct, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900