Tender Advisory Seminar
1 Day Seminar
Dates: 28 October | 02 December 2024
Locations: Grayston Ridge Office Park, Sandton
Platform: Available In-Class / Online
Price: Available on request
Course Introduction
Key Principles of Tendering: A Simplistic Approach to Submit Winning Tenders.
The Tender Advisory Seminar focuses on how tenders are issued by government departments, how suppliers should compile and submit their bids. It is also focuses on how tenders are evaluated and awarded to the successful bidder. Prospen Africa will ensure you leave the seminar all satisfied.
Course Objectives
Delegates will learn how to effectively complete “Responsive and Acceptable Bid- Documents”. Classroom exercises will show delegates how tenders are scored, giving them an insight on what takes place during the evaluation and adjudication stages of the tendering process.
Suppliers will also be advised on how to claim incentive points under the Preferential Point Systems applicable to all tenders. The SA tendering rules will soon change, and contracts will be awarded based on the BBBEE (Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment) Status and the workshop will show suppliers how to effectively plan for these changes and not to lose out on available points during the scoring process of tenders.
Who should attend?
Employees who co-ordinate or complete tender documents
Individuals, emerging businesses, or small companies who want to break into the tendering market
Those who want to know more about legislation relating to government tendering
People who have difficulty in completing tender documents correctly and would like to ensure a responsive bid
Those who need to understand the 90/10 and 80/20 points system
People having difficulty in costing and pricing
Training Methodology
Our diverse instructional approaches ensure effective learning:
– Lectures & Presentations: Engage with expert-driven, stimulating content.
– Course Material: Access well-crafted supporting resources.
– Group Work: Collaborate on discussions and case studies for practical insights.
– Workshops & Role-Play: Participate in immersive, scenario-based activities.
– Practical Application: Focus on applying theoretical knowledge in real situations.
– Post-Training Support: Receive extensive support after training for skill implementation.
Training Outline
Understanding the Basic Regulations and Legislation governing Procurement
Constitution of the Republic of South Africa
The Public Finance Management Act, Act 1 of 1999, (As amended by Act 29 of 1999)
The Municipal Systems Act No 32 of 2000
The Municipal Finance Management Bill
Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, No. 5 of 2000 (PPPFA) and regulations giving effect to the stipulations of Section 217 (3) of the Constitution.
Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000: Preferential Procurement Regulations 2017
The Broad-Based Economic Empowerment Act, 2003
National Treasury’s Supply Chain Regulations
General Procurement Guidelines (the Five Pillars of Procurement)
The National Small Business Act No 102 of 1996
Understanding the roles of government-buying departments in the Tendering Process
How to Apply Ethics and Standards of Conduct in relation to Buyers.
Tender & Bid Implementation
Public Sector Standard Bidding Documents (SBDs) and how to complete them correctly.
How to prepare responsive Bid/Tender Proposals
Joint Ventures, Consortiums, and sub-contracting and how to utilize them.
Tax Clearance Certificates and other compliances as attachments to the bid-document.
Identifying the exact demand for goods and services The Do’s and Don’ts of Tendering
Understanding the general and special conditions of the tender
Define the scope of the technical specifications
Ascertain the presence of pre-qualifications Preparing for briefings and site-visits
Schedule the process/phases as outlined in the tender document What are the terms and conditions of the contract?
BBBEE Procurement Regulations for all suppliers doing business with government or are planning to submit tenders in the near future.
Assess the levels of targeted procurement levels within the tender
Preferential Procurement Adjudication: Points’ Systems
80/20 Preference Point System
90/10 Preference Point System
How to work out the best and competitive tender price in the bidding environment
Dealing with the Standard Bidding Document 3 (SBD 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3)
