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Project Tender Preparation And Submission Process Training

SAQA US 117515 | NQF 5 | Credits 7 | Duration 4 Days
From $1,107 per delegate

Description

This course equips learners with the practical skills and knowledge required to prepare and submit tender documents for projects in a corporate environment. Participants will learn to interpret tender specifications, compile compliant bid responses, and manage the submission process effectively. The course aligns with SAQA Unit Standard 117515, ensuring a standardised approach to tender preparation and submission.

Learning Outcomes

  • Analyse tender documentation to identify key requirements and evaluation criteria.
  • Prepare compliant tender responses that address all specified criteria.
  • Demonstrate the ability to compile and submit tender documents within stipulated deadlines.
  • Evaluate tender submission processes to identify areas for improvement.
  • Apply ethical practices and transparency in the tender preparation and submission process.

Target Audience

This course is designed for project managers, procurement officers, contract administrators, and anyone involved in preparing or submitting tenders for projects within their organisation.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment.

Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to Tender Preparation and Regulatory Framework

Objectives:
• Understand the tender process and its importance in procurement.
• Identify key legislation and regulatory frameworks governing tenders in South Africa.
• Differentiate between various types of tenders and procurement methods.
• Recognise the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders in the tender process.

Topics:
• Overview of the tender process and procurement lifecycle.
• Key legislation: PPPFA, PFMA, MFMA, and BBBEE requirements.
• Types of tenders: open, closed, negotiated, and requests for proposals.
• Stakeholders: client, contractor, consultant, and regulatory bodies.
• Ethical considerations and transparency in tendering.
• Introduction to tender documentation and standard forms.

Day 2: Tender Documentation and Compliance Requirements

Objectives:
• Interpret tender advertisements and bid documents accurately.
• Identify mandatory compliance requirements and submission criteria.
• Understand the importance of BBBEE scorecards and tax clearance certificates.
• Analyse tender specifications and scope of work.

Topics:
• Reading and interpreting tender notices and bid documents.
• Compliance documents: tax clearance, CIDB grading, and BBBEE certificates.
• Technical vs. functional specifications and how to address them.
• Pricing schedules, bills of quantities, and cost breakdowns.
• Pre-qualification criteria and mandatory requirements.
• Common pitfalls in documentation and how to avoid them.

Day 3: Preparing a Competitive Tender Submission

Objectives:
• Develop a structured approach to compiling a tender response.
• Write clear and persuasive responses to evaluation criteria.
• Apply pricing strategies that balance competitiveness and profitability.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of all submission documents.

Topics:
• Structuring the tender response: executive summary, methodology, and schedules.
• Writing compelling responses to technical and functional criteria.
• Pricing strategies: cost-plus, fixed price, and unit pricing.
• Risk management and contingency planning in tender pricing.
• Quality assurance and peer review of tender submissions.
• Checklists and submission deadlines management.

Day 4: Submission Process, Evaluation, and Post-Tender Activities

Objectives:
• Execute the submission process correctly, including electronic and manual submissions.
• Understand the evaluation process and how bids are scored.
• Handle post-submission queries, clarifications, and negotiations.
• Develop strategies for continuous improvement based on feedback.

Topics:
• Submission methods: online portals, courier, and hand delivery.
• Evaluation process: functionality, price, and preference points.
• Responding to clarifications and site inspections.
• Negotiation and best-and-final-offer (BAFO) processes.
• Post-tender feedback: debriefing and lessons learned.
• Record keeping and compliance with procurement policies.

Practicals

No practicals for this training.

This course is made up of exercises and case studies delivered alongside the theory — no separate practical sessions are required to complete it.

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course and a final summative test at the end.

Daily Exercises — 30%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 30% to the final total.

Final Test — 70%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 70% to the overall mark.

Final Total
Component Out of Weight
Daily Average (multiple choice) 100% 30%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice) 100% 70%
Final Total 100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Awarded to delegates who achieve an overall mark of 50% or higher on the Final Total (Daily Average 30% + Final Test 70%).

How it works
  • Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
  • Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
  • You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
  • If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.
Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates Discount
5 3% off
10 6% off
15 9% off
20 12% off
25 15% off
30 18% off
50 30% off
75 35% off
100 40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.

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25 15% off
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100 40% off

3% off per 5 delegates, up to 40% for 100+

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