
This workshop is designed to provide a practical, rule-based approach to evaluating bidders during public and private procurement processes. Participants will learn how to assess bids fairly, transparently, and in alignment with relevant procurement regulations. From technical evaluations to financial scoring, this session equips you with the frameworks and tools necessary to make informed and justifiable decisions when awarding contracts.
How is this Workshop Helpful?
Evaluating bidders is one of the most critical—and often most misunderstood—parts of procurement. Done right, it ensures value for money, reduces risk, and stands up to audits. This workshop demystifies evaluation criteria, scoring models, and documentation requirements, empowering attendees to handle bid evaluations with confidence and clarity.
What Will You Be Able to Do After Attending?
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Understand the legal and ethical principles guiding bidder evaluation
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Develop objective evaluation criteria aligned with procurement goals
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Differentiate between responsive and non-responsive bids
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Score technical and financial proposals systematically
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Document evaluation results in a compliant and auditable manner
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Avoid favoritism, conflict of interest, and common red flags
What Will You Learn?
- PPRA and other regulatory guidelines on bid evaluation
- Creating transparent and fair evaluation matrices
- Technical vs. financial evaluation: weightage and methodology
- Handling single bids, joint ventures, and consortiums
- Common pitfalls and audit objections in bidder selection
- Real-world case studies and sample evaluation reports