Tenders and Quotations - RFQ/RFT Development

Overview

This course is intended to assist learners with understanding and applying best practice in developing Request for Quotations and Request for Tenders. 

This course will outline key Procurement Planning considerations for quotes and tenders, including choosing the best tendering and contracting template, Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) principles, and assist learners to develop their Statement of Requirements and determine the best procurement methodology 

Note: Delivered over 2 weeks instead of 2 continuous days.

Target Audience

Local Government Officers involved in the planning, development, and execution of a procurement activity, for both quotes and tenders.

Recommended pre-requisites: 

• The introductory Procurement and Contract Essentials course and/or
• Practitioner procurement experience. 

• Contract Administration and Management course
   

Learning Outcomes

• Develop RFx scope with a clear functional procurement (and assessment) methodology;
• Conduct a risk assessment to help identify and manage risks across the procurement life cycle;
• Develop an overarching evaluation strategy for the Request process;
• Discern between different types of Specifications to ascertain the most appropriate to develop the Request Requirements;
• Develop a procurement compliance checklist;
• Prepare and develop Evaluative (Selection) Criterion;
• Develop objective and enforceable contract management metrics, such as KPIs and SLAs, for assessment and management throughout the contract term;
• Develop and issue recommendation(s) for contract award;
• Prepare for Contract Configuration Management; and
• Contract finalisation and handover to the Contract Management phase.

Course Transfer and Cancellation Policy

All transfer or cancellation requests must be made via our request form.

Please refer to the WALGA Terms and Conditions of Enrolment for further conditions including COVID-19, On-Site training and course cancellations. 

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