This workshop dives into the world of international competitive bidding (ICB)—a critical part of high-value, globally funded procurement projects. Participants will explore how to float, manage, and respond to international tenders in compliance with global standards such as the World Bank, ADB, and PPRA frameworks. Through case studies and templates, this session provides practical insights into preparing documents, managing global bidder communications, and ensuring fair, transparent, and legally sound bidding processes.

How is this Workshop Helpful?

International bidding opens doors to global competition and cutting-edge expertise—but it comes with stringent compliance, technical documentation, and multilingual/multinational complexities. This workshop equips both procuring agencies and international bidders with the tools to navigate, manage, and win in global tendering environments while reducing risks of rejection, audit objections, or delays.

What Will You Be Able to Do After Attending?

• Understand the legal and regulatory framework governing international bidding

• Prepare compliant and competitive international bidding documents (IBDs)

• Evaluate international bids fairly using approved international standards

• Avoid common pitfalls like discriminatory specs, ambiguous clauses, or weak scoring methods

• Ensure alignment with donor agency rules (World Bank, ADB, UNDP, etc.)

• Manage bidder queries, bid openings, and cross-border contract awards effectively