This online, self-directed course reviews the critical court decisions that have shaped the legal obligations for those conducting an RFP, ITT or other competitive contracting process, and examines each of the obligations in detail.
Participants will learn how to sort out the ‘alphabet soup’ of contracting, explaining the various acronyms and describing how each of the key competitive contracting methods can be used most effectively. They will explore the concept of prequalification through real life examples where market assessment and vendor screening have created huge value for the subsequent procurement process, while dramatically reducing legal risk.
Topics
- Contracting options and methods
- Market assessment and prequalification
- Competitive contracting law
- Duties of the RFP organization
- Contract A and Contract B
Learning Objectives
- Define competitive contracting options and methods and when each is appropriate
- Understand the laws of competitive contracting and how they apply to your procurement projects
- Demonstrate how use market assessment and prequalification to narrow the field of perspective bidders
- Identify high risk areas in your organization’s procurement practices and recommend changes to reduce these risks
- Understand the principle of Contract A and Contract B
Expected Outcomes
Participants will understand the key laws that effect the way procurements and contracting are carried out in the public sector. They will be able to identify and select the most appropriate solicitation method based on different scenarios. This course will ensure attendees are aware of the risks involved in procurement and how to conduct a fair process that gets the results they are looking for.
Learning Methods
Online, self-directed learning including: interactive audio and visual slides, diagrams, white papers, case studies, quizzes and exercises.
Complimentary Courses
- Best Practices in Competitive Contacting OR How to Avoid Service Contract Disasters
- Managing and Evaluating Contract Performance
- How to Negotiate and Resolve Contract Disputes
Is this focused primarily on Goverment or public procurement?
This course is focussed on competitive contracting principles which apply to any competitive process, whether issued by a public, private, or government organization.