
This workshop focuses on the core components that ensure transparency, fairness, and value-for-money in public and private procurement. Participants will learn how to develop clear and effective technical specifications, establish objective and lawful evaluation criteria, and conduct fair bid evaluations that withstand audits and legal scrutiny.
Through real-life case studies, exercises, and guided templates, attendees will gain practical skills to ensure that procurement documents align with PPRA rules, donor guidelines, and international best practices.
How is this Workshop Helpful?
Poorly written specifications or vague evaluation criteria can lead to misprocurements, disputes, and audit objections. This workshop empowers participants to structure procurement documents professionally, eliminate ambiguity, and make defensible, transparent decisions during bid evaluation processes.
What Will You Be Able to Do After Attending?
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Draft clear, complete, and non-restrictive technical specifications
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Establish measurable, objective, and fair evaluation criteria
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Identify and avoid discriminatory or restrictive language
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Conduct bid evaluations using proper documentation and scoring sheets
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Justify awards based on sound, transparent evaluation processes
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Avoid audit objections and procurement challenges
What Will You Learn?
- Types of specifications: functional, performance-based, technical
- Legal framework for writing specifications (PPRA & donor compliance)
- Common mistakes in writing specifications and how to avoid them
- Developing weighted scoring and pass/fail criteria
- Documenting the evaluation process with evidence
- Handling bids with alternate offers or minor deviations
- Tools and templates for bid evaluation reports