Tender Clarifications and Bidder Communication
A tender is most often challenged over what buyers said to bidders while it was open, or failed to say to all of them. This course covers running that communication so the award holds.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Setting the single channel and the rules before issue
- 02Answering a question without handing one bidder an advantage
- 03Addenda, deadline extensions and reissue of documents
- 04The communication log, and why it is the first thing requested
- 05Site visits, briefings and the minutes that follow
- 06Silence, assumptions and qualified bids
- 07Debriefing an unsuccessful bidder without creating a claim
What you will gain
- Set the rules of communication before issue
- Answer a question without advantaging one bidder
- Issue addenda and extend deadlines properly
- Record every exchange defensibly
- Manage site visits and bidder briefings
- Give feedback at debriefing without creating a claim
Who should attend
- Procurement officers and tender administrators
- Bid evaluation committee members
- Public sector supply chain practitioners
- Technical staff writing tender specifications
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 3 Nov 2026 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 16 to 17 Nov 2026 | Durban | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 11 to 12 Jan 2027 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 8 to 9 Feb 2027 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 13 to 14 Apr 2027 | Dubai | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 28 to 29 Jun 2027 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 |
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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- R10,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 2 Days
- Field
- Procurement & Supply Chain
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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