Live Instructor-Led Scoping, Tendering & Legal Aspects Course
Aims
To provide participants with the skills and knowledge required to be an effective member of the contracting or procurement team and to enable them to clearly define requirements, undertake the tender and bid process and appreciate the legal aspects of tendering and contracting.
Target Audience
This “Live” instructor-led course is designed for all those who have a direct or indirect responsibility for the effective securing of resources for the organisation. It would also be useful for those new to procurement or contracting. The target group could include team members of the supply chain, commercial, procurement, contracting, inventory, transport and warehousing teams. This could also include those seeking a refresher in this subject.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:
- Develop robust and review contract and commercial plans, including scopes of work and award strategies
- Undertake early market engagements (including SME’s) and design considerations
- Understand the legalities of contracts and commercial and commercial management
- Deal effectively with key stakeholders to ensure their engagement
- Utilise effective selection and award methods and models (including Carter’s10 c model) and use these models to prepare robust propositions
- Conduct effective contract and commercial management activities, including developing ITT, RFP, RFQ
- Manage the process of contractor debriefing
- Understand suppliers’ pricing factors and strategies
Course Delivery Options
Classroom Delivery
Research shows that some professionals prefer physical classroom courses. These are held at our training centre in London (or at the client’s venue). Participants will enjoy the benefits of the physical classroom experience delivered by our Subject Matter Expert. They will be able to collaborate with fellow participants, ask questions, discuss case studies, current commercial challenges, and practical insights. They will also benefit from coaching, exploring solutions, and generally interacting in the classroom environment.
They will be able to collaborate with fellow attendees, discuss case studies, ask questions and generally interact in the classroom environment.
Course duration: 1 day
Course dates: 4th November 2026
Course times: 09.30 to 16.00
Course fees: TBC
This course is also available as an in-house tailored event for individual organisations Learn more
Discounted rates available for self-funding participants (terms apply)
If you require more details or wish to register for this course, please contact admissions@dpss.co.uk
Virtual Delivery
Research also shows that other professionals prefer live-streamed tutor-led events via the Zoom/Teams platforms. This is sometimes due to the logistics of attending training room events. The number of participants will be limited to ensure an effective and enjoyable learning experience. Our Subject Matter Expert will deliver the course. Participants will be able to collaborate with fellow participants, ask questions, discuss case studies and current commercial challenges and gain practical insights. They will also benefit from coaching, exploring solutions and generally interacting in this virtual classroom event.
They will be able to collaborate with fellow attendees, discuss case studies, ask questions and generally interact in the classroom environment.
Course duration: 1 day
Course dates: 4th November 2026
Course times: 09.30 to 16.00
Course fees: £395.00 plus VAT per participant
Course duration: 1 day
Course dates: TBC
Course times: 09.30 to 16.00
Course fees: £445 plus VAT
This course is also available as an in-house tailored event for individual organisations Learn more
Discounted rates available for self-funding participants (terms apply)
If you require more details or wish to register for this course, please contact admissions@dpss.co.uk