Managing Tenders, Specifications & Contracts
This Managing Tenders, Specifications & Contracts training course considers how your organization can identify and use the most appropriate procurement strategy and discusses best practice in developing tender documentation, criteria and evaluation. This training course focuses on how best to deal with key contractual liability issues to minimize the risk exposure to your organization from cost and time overruns. This training course also provides tools, tips and techniques on effective resolution of disputes to minimize cost and reputational risk exposure to your organization.
Procurement & Supply Chain · 5 Days · Public · Al-Khobraa certified · From USD 3,900
Learning Objectives
- Identify the most appropriate procurement strategy
- Evaluate tendering and procurement best practices
- Assess and manage key contractual risks
- Compare ways of dealing with performance failures
- Evaluate the most appropriate course of action when disputes arise
Who Should Attend
This training course will benefit a variety of personnel in your organization involved in any aspect of tendering, procurement and contract implementation. It will enable a broad range of disciplines to appreciate and understand tenders, specifications and contracts. This Managing Tenders, Specifications & Contracts training course is appropriate to a wide range of professionals, but will greatly benefit: Tendering and Procurement Managers Project and Contract Managers Sales and Marketing Professionals Project Management Professionals
- Tendering and Procurement Managers
- Project and Contract Managers
- Sales and Marketing Professionals
- Project Management Professionals
Course Outline
Day 1 — Procurement Strategies and Best Practice
- Elements of Procurement Best Practice
- Types of Procurement Strategy
- Risk Management Process
- Balancing Risk Through Contract Strategy
Day 2 — Developing Tenders and Specifications
- Developing the Scope of Work and Specification
- Selection and Evaluation Criteria
- Cost and Price Analyses
- Objectives of the Contract
Day 3 — Key Elements of the Contract
- Principal Performance Obligations
- Scheduling and Completion
- Liabilities, Indemnities and Insurance
- Ownership and Risk
Day 4 — Managing Change and Performance Failures
- Assignment, Novation and Subcontracting
- Implications of Varying Performance
- Managing External Events
- Performance-based Contracting
Day 5 — Contract Claims and Completion
- Types and Assessment of Claims
- Tiered Dispute Resolution Mechanisms
- Formal Dispute Resolution
- Contract Close Out
Accreditation
Al-Khobraa certified. On completion delegates receive an Al-Khobraa certificate of achievement.
Dates & Venues
| Dates | Venue | Delivery | Duration | Fee (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 29 – December 3, 2026 | Riyadh, KSA | Public | 5 days | 3,900 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do Al-Khobraa procurement and supply chain courses cover?
The portfolio covers strategic sourcing and category management, tendering and supplier evaluation, contract and supplier performance management, negotiation, logistics, warehousing and inventory control — alongside preparation for CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) qualifications, the global benchmark for the profession.
Who should attend a procurement and supply chain course?
These courses suit procurement and purchasing officers, category and sourcing managers, contract administrators, warehouse and inventory supervisors, logistics and materials planners, and finance or engineering staff who raise and evaluate tenders. No prior CIPS study is assumed.
How long are procurement and supply chain courses, and where are they held?
Most Al-Khobraa procurement and supply chain courses run over 5 days. The exact duration, dates and city for this course are listed in the dates section on this page. Public sessions run across Saudi Arabia — Riyadh, Jeddah, Al-Khobar, Jubail and Yanbu — as well as regional and international venues, with live virtual classrooms available on request.
What certificate will I receive?
Delegates who complete the course receive an Al-Khobraa certificate of completion, issued by a Saudi-registered training provider. Al-Khobraa also delivers internationally accredited programs; where a course carries an external awarding body such as PMI, CIPS, ILM or IOSH, that body is named on the course's own page.
Can procurement and supply chain training be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. Any Al-Khobraa procurement and supply chain course can be delivered in-house at your own premises anywhere in Saudi Arabia or the GCC, with the content, dates and language of delivery tailored to your team. Al-Khobraa is an approved HRDF (Hadaf) provider, so eligible Saudi employers can seek training support. Contact us for a quotation.
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