This event will lead you through the whole process, from defining the business case, identifying procurement needs and selecting the procurement route to setting the scoring regime. It will ensure you get the best from your procurement exercise.

The competitive tender exercise is an integral part of the whole procurement process within the public sector. The objective of this event is to give an overview of best practice in tendering. It is targeted at potential and existing procurement officers/managers to enable them to gain a better understanding.

The role of the procurement officer is to manage the competitive tender exercise, from identification of need to award of contract and debriefing of tenderers, ensuring adherence to EU and UK legislation.

This involves preparing contractual documents and undertaking the tender exercise based on competition to avoid favouritism, discourage monopoly and ensure value for money.

It also encompasses the development of a business case, drafting the specification and setting the evaluation criteria with scores and weightings.

Why should you attend?

This is a one-day seminar designed for public sector practitioners to help improve their knowledge of the tendering process and provide assistance on how best to maximise the potential of the market to secure a value for money solution for the benefit of their organisations.

This event will provide expert advice on the practicalities of the tendering process and help you improve your knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the complete process. It is designed for both the procurement officer dealing with the day-to-day management of specific aspects of the process and for the procurement manager responsible for the delivery of the overall tender package

Who should attend?

• Procurement Officers responsible for initiating and managing contracts
• Project Managers developing procurement projects
• Finance and Legal personnel who want a clearer understanding of the tendering process
• Buyers already engaging with procurement processes and wishing to develop their experience and understanding
• Buyers who find the tendering process difficult to understand
• Anyone in the public sector who feels they need to develop their tendering skillset