Tendering and Bid Evaluation

Programme Summary

A credible tender process starts with clear requirements and ends with an evidence based, traceable decision. This programme develops practical skills in planning competitions, drafting evaluation criteria and comparing supplier responses consistently. Participants evaluate a fictional tender, manage clarifications and document a recommendation that protects fairness, confidentiality and value while recognising organisational and local procurement rules.

Training Objectives

1 Strengthen tender planning and requirements clarity; 2 Improve design of proportionate evaluation criteria; 3 Develop consistent supplier response evaluation methods; 4 Support fair clarification and decision records; 5 Build defensible award recommendation documentation.

Learning Outcomes

1 Prepare a structured tender evaluation plan; 2 Distinguish mandatory requirements from scored criteria; 3 Score supplier responses against published criteria; 4 Record clarification and conflict management decisions; 5 Produce a justified contract award recommendation.

Target Audience

Procurement Officers; Tender Coordinators; Evaluation Panel Members; Contract Managers; Technical Buyers.

Target Industries

Public Procurement; Construction; Utilities; Healthcare Procurement; Manufacturing; IT Procurement.

Course Contents

• Module 1 Tender Process Planning: Business need and procurement route; Competition timetable and governance responsibilities; Applicable rules and approval checkpoints.
• Module 2 Requirements and Tender Documents: Scope specifications and service outcomes; Supplier instructions and response structure; Contract assumptions and clarification channels.
• Module 3 Evaluation Model Design: Mandatory requirements and scored criteria; Weightings thresholds and scoring guidance; Evidence requirements and evaluator calibration.
• Module 4 Tender Receipt and Integrity: Submission control and confidential handling; Conflicts of interest and declarations; Consistent treatment and communication records.
• Module 5 Technical and Commercial Evaluation: Testing compliance and evidence quality; Whole life cost and risk comparisons; Recording scores and evaluative reasoning.
• Module 6 Clarification and Due Diligence: Clarification boundaries and equal treatment; Verifying capacity claims and references; Managing material gaps and exceptions.
• Module 7 Recommendations and Records: Moderation decisions and approval evidence; Award recommendations and supplier feedback; Retention confidentiality and challenge readiness.
• Module 8 Evaluation Panel Workshop: Scoring fictional supplier submissions; Resolving inconsistent evaluation judgments; Preparing a defensible award recommendation.

Assessment

• 40 single best answer questions, including applied scenarios; one mark per question.
• 60 minute invigilated digital examination with identity verification. Approved accessibility adjustments preserve the assessed competence.
• Supplied reference pack permitted; external internet and AI assistance prohibited.
• Individual applied assessment (30 minutes): Evaluate three fictional bids using supplied criteria, record a clarification and produce an award recommendation supported by scores, risks and approvals.
• Assessment criteria: Consistency of scoring against stated criteria; Quality of evidence and clarification handling; Traceability of recommendation and decision records.
• Pass each component separately: 30/40 written marks (75%) and at least 70% on the applied task.
• All mandatory criteria must pass: Disclose evaluation conflicts and protect confidential bid information.
• Individual results and feedback are provided. One reassessment may follow coaching under the published enrolment terms.

Certification

• Successful learners receive a TQCSI Arabia digital Certificate of Successful Completion.
• The certificate records the learner name, exact programme title, teaching hours, completion date and unique verification reference.
• Verified identity, full attendance and separate written and applied passes are required; all mandatory critical criteria must be met.
• Proposed issue target: within 30 calendar days of approved results and settlement of applicable fees.
• Records assessed tendering and evaluation skills; it does not confer procurement authority or qualify participants to provide legal advice.
• Attendance confirmation may record completed hours for unsuccessful learners; it does not certify successful completion.

Programme Profile

Number of daysNumber of daysNumber of days

222

Total teaching hoursTotal teaching hoursTotal teaching hours

12 hours; breaks, pre course work and formal final assessments excluded.12 hours; breaks, pre course work and formal final assessments excluded.12 hours; breaks, pre course work and formal final assessments excluded.

Delegates allowedDelegates allowedDelegates allowed

Maximum 20 delegates.Maximum 20 delegates.Maximum 20 delegates.

Training prerequisitesTraining prerequisitesTraining prerequisites

Basic procurement experience is recommended. Participants must distinguish this skills course from advice on any specific public procurement law.Basic procurement experience is recommended. Participants must distinguish this skills course from advice on any specific public procurement law.Basic procurement experience is recommended. Participants must distinguish this skills course from advice on any specific public procurement law.

Pre course assignment and assessmentPre course assignment and assessmentPre course assignment and assessment

Review a tender brief and draft scoring model for 25 minutes; identify ambiguous criteria.Review a tender brief and draft scoring model for 25 minutes; identify ambiguous criteria.Review a tender brief and draft scoring model for 25 minutes; identify ambiguous criteria.

End of course assessmentEnd of course assessmentEnd of course assessment

40 question written exam (60 minutes) and individual applied task (30 minutes).40 question written exam (60 minutes) and individual applied task (30 minutes).40 question written exam (60 minutes) and individual applied task (30 minutes).

Passing criteriaPassing criteriaPassing criteria

75% written and 70% applied, passed separately; full attendance. All mandatory criteria must pass.75% written and 70% applied, passed separately; full attendance. All mandatory criteria must pass.75% written and 70% applied, passed separately; full attendance. All mandatory criteria must pass.