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Many facilities managers will get involved with the tender process, whether outsourcing a single service, establishing an agreement for frequently used goods or taking part in a large TFM project. Many larger scale procurement exercises will make use of the tender process.

From the outside, it looks complicated, but most tender exercises will follow a structured process, allowing for a fair evaluation of all interested suppliers as well as aiding decision making and ensuring that the right services are provided at the right level and the right price, representing good value for money.

About this course

This course will guide you through best practice when it comes to undertaking a tender exercise. You will learn what the tender process is and how to plan and execute a tender exercise in order to obtain the best results for your organisation.

Your Tutor

Anastazja Malejki

Global Director, Property & Facilities – International Tech Company

Course Fee: £20

or free with a XenZone subscription

Who it’s for

Junior to mid-level Facilities Managers

How it’s delivered

This course comprises a blend of content, including video, animations and interactive knowledge check quizzes.

A certificate is available on completion.

Key learning points

By the end of this course,
you should be able to:

Understand the stages of the tender process

Know how to ensure that your tender process results in value for money

Know how to ensure that your tender process results in the best choice of supplier

Get your certificate!

Complete this course to get access to a personalised, downloadable CPD certificate

  • Share it on your LinkedIn profile

  • Take it to your next performance review

  • Show it to potential future employers

  • Use it as evidence of CPD for your IWFM Membership

  • Hang it on your wall as proof of your brilliance

  • Add it to your online dating profile (Ok, perhaps a step too far!)

What you’ll cover…

Want a bit more info? Here’s what you’ll cover in this course.

  • Welcome!

  • The Definition of a Tender

  • The Stages of the Tender Process

  • Planning – Identifying the Needs

  • Planning – Drawing Up the Specification

  • Planning – Adjudication Criteria

  • Planning – Pre-qualification Criteria

  • Planning – Expressions of Interest

  • Adjudicating Potential Suppliers

  • The Decision and Award

  • Conclusion

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