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TESTIMONIALS

  • "Very useful, worthwhile seminar. Value for money."

    Bob Lack, CVSS Ltd
  • "The course gave me a great deal of information about writing effective tenders. Some great tips regarding FOIA and the tender solving process."

    Clare Jones, Allpay Ltd
  • "I felt that this training was valuable, very interesting and informative, which provided excellent hints and tips. I also enjoyed learning about others' experiences"

    Carolyn Bruce-Spencer, Tamar Science Park
  • "Very informative, delivered at the right pace. Thank you very much - great day, great after-service. Much thanks to Dave Worrall."

    Rebecca Poyner, Renfrew Group International
  • "It was helpful in understanding the terminology of the process"

    Gill Maybank, Wormser UK Ltd

Agenda

0900 REGISTRATION
0945

Defining the UK Marketplace
 
  • Who’s out there?
  • What about Consortia?

 

Rules and Regulations
 
  • EU Treaty
  • EU Directive
  • UK and Scottish Regulations
 

Defining a Contract

 
  • Works
  • Supplies
  • Services
  • Concessions
 

Non-EU Procurement
 
  • Interpretative Communication
  • Low Value Contracts
  • Part B Services
 

Procurement Issues
 
  • CPV Codes
  • Division into Lots
  • Innovation
  • Select Lists
1115 TEA & COFFEE
 

Procedures and Timescales
 
  • Open
  • Restricted
  • Negotiated
  • Competitive Dialogue
 

Selection Criteria

 
  • Mandatory Exemptions
  • Optional Exemptions
  • Qualifications
  • Financial and Economic Standing
  • Technical Issues
  • Quality Standards
1245 LUNCH
 

Considering Sustainability
 
  • Social Issues
  • Environmental
  • Regeneration
  • SMEs, BAMEs and Third Sector
 

Award Criteria and Weightings
 

Framework Agreements
 

Electronic Auctions
 

Rights to Information and Redress
 
  • Debriefing
  • Standstill Period
  • Remedies Directive
  • Freedom of Information

 

Q&A
1545 CLOSE
Agenda and timings may be subject to change.