Procurement Law and Bid Challenges
An unsuccessful bidder who believes the process was unfair can stop an award and unwind a contract. This course covers running procurement that survives challenge, and responding when one arrives.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01What an aggrieved bidder can actually do
- 02The legal framework and principles governing procurement
- 03Transparency, equal treatment and the duty to publish
- 04Evaluation records that can be defended
- 05Award notice, standstill and debriefing obligations
- 06Grounds of challenge and how they are argued
- 07Responding to a challenge, remedies and setting aside
What you will gain
- Explain the legal framework governing procurement
- Run a process that meets transparency requirements
- Document evaluation so it can be defended
- Give notice and debriefs correctly
- Respond to a challenge and its standstill effects
- Remedy defects before they become grounds
Who should attend
- Procurement and contracting professionals
- Legal and compliance staff
- Tender committee and evaluation members
- Bidders considering a challenge
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 to 5 Nov 2026 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 23 to 25 Nov 2026 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 8 to 10 Feb 2027 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 19 to 21 Apr 2027 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 21 to 23 Jun 2027 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Legal, Contracts & Compliance
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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