About the Managing Tenders, Specifications and Contracts Course

Time Training Center's 5-day/30-hour Managing Tenders, Specifications and Contracts course delivers a strategic and practical approach to modern procurement and contract management.​ It equips you with the skills to effectively manage the entire tendering and contract lifecycle, from initial planning to close-out.

The course covers building strong procurement strategies, writing clear technical specifications, and creating fair bid evaluation frameworks. It also delves into managing contractual liabilities, enforcing performance obligations, and navigating legal principles related to indemnities and dispute resolution. You will gain practical expertise in mitigating risks, addressing performance failures, and handling claims with confidence.

Through a blend of conceptual learning, interactive workshops, and case studies, our course helps professionals make informed decisions at every stage of the procurement process. It helps you achieve successful contract outcomes, maximize value for money, and strengthen compliance in complex supplier and regulatory environments.

Managing Tenders, Specifications and Contracts Course Objectives

​By the end of this Managing Tenders, Specifications and Contracts training course, participants will be able to:​

• Develop and implement effective procurement strategies tailored to project requirements.
• Prepare accurate and comprehensive tender documents and technical specifications.
• Design fair and transparent bid evaluation frameworks.
• Identify and mitigate contractual and commercial risks in procurement processes.
• Establish clear performance expectations and manage contractor obligations.
• Address performance failures and enforce contract remedies effectively.
• Navigate legal principles related to liabilities, indemnities, and governing law.
• Apply structured approaches to manage variations, claims, and dispute resolution.
• Execute proper contract close-out procedures and extract lessons learned for future improvements.

Training Methodology

We employ a comprehensive and applied learning strategy, integrating theory with real-world implementation:

• 30% Conceptual Learning: Expert-led sessions on catalytic theory and engineering principles
• 20% Interactive Workshops: Group exercises, presentations, and technical discussion forums
• 30% Case-Based Learning: Industry-specific examples and troubleshooting scenarios
• 20% Technology Integration: Digital tools, simulations, and catalyst modeling applications

Note: Instructors may adjust the training approach to fit technical requirements or participant engagement levels.

Course Instructor

Our courses are delivered by highly qualified instructors with extensive experience in both industry and academia. With decades of hands-on expertise across a wide range of technical disciplines, our instructors are dedicated to providing high-quality, impactful training that equips participants with practical knowledge and skills they can immediately apply. Full instructor profiles are available upon request.

Course Fees

The course fee includes the following:

• Course Materials: Comprehensive participant materials, including lecture notes, slides, and case study documents. (Tablet or IPAD)
• Coffee/Tea: Provided on arrival and during morning and afternoon breaks to keep participants refreshed.
• Buffet Lunch: Served daily to ensure participants have an opportunity to network and recharge during lunch breaks. 

Who Should Attend Our Managing Tenders, Specifications and Contracts Course?

This training course is highly beneficial for professionals involved in procurement, project delivery, and contract administration, including:

• Procurement and Tendering Managers
• Contract and Commercial Managers
• Project Managers and Engineers
• Legal and Compliance Officers
• Technical and Specification Writers
• Supply Chain and Sourcing Specialists
• Sales and Business Development Professionals involved in bidding processes
• Government and private sector personnel involved in public procurement

Managing Tenders, Specifications and Contracts Course Outline

Module 1: Procurement Strategies and Best Practice

• Pre-test assessment of existing knowledge
• Core elements of procurement excellence
• Selection of procurement strategy based on risk and value
• Overview of the risk management process in sourcing
• Aligning contract strategy with project goals
• Supplier risk mapping and mitigation measures
• Managing compliance with anti-bribery and anti-corruption standards

Module 2: Developing Tenders and Specifications

• Structuring the scope of work and service level requirements
• Crafting clear, measurable technical specifications
• Designing robust evaluation criteria and weighting systems
• Analyzing costs vs. price for decision-making
• Integrating contract objectives with procurement planning
• Supporting documents: instructions, terms, and negotiation plans

Module 3: Key Elements of the Contract

• Defining primary contractor obligations and service deliverables
• Timeframes, milestones, and scheduling requirements
• Liability allocation, indemnities, and insurance coverage
• Ownership rights, transfer of risk, and title passage
• Payment models and invoicing terms
• Choosing appropriate governing law and dispute jurisdiction

Module 4: Managing Change and Performance Failures

• Legal and operational implications of assignment, novation, and subcontracting
• Mechanisms for handling contract variations and external disruptions
• Enforcing KPIs and service level agreements
• Structuring performance-based contracts for accountability
• Default procedures and enforcement of contractual remedies
• Best practices for managing poor supplier performance

Module 5: Contract Claims and Completion

• Common sources and types of contract claims
• Claim evaluation techniques and documentation requirements
• Tiered approaches to dispute resolution (negotiation, mediation, arbitration)
• Formal legal actions and litigation considerations
• Structured approach to contract close-out and demobilization
• Post-contract reviews and embedding lessons learned into future practices

Module 6: Capstone and Assessment

• Review of Core Topics and Key Learnings
• Final Group Discussion and Q&A
• Post-Test Evaluation
• Certificate Presentation

Course Completion Certificate

Upon completing your course at Time Training Center, you will be awarded an official Course Completion Certificate, recognizing your achievement and the skills you've gained. This certificate validates your expertise and reflects the high standards of training you've undergone.