The Construction Procurement, Tendering and Contractor Management Training Course by The British Academy For Training and Development provides practical knowledge of Construction Procurement, tendering procedures, sourcing strategies, contract requirements, and contractor management within construction and civil engineering projects. The course examines how organizations develop a procurement strategy, prepare tender documentation, evaluate bids, select qualified contractors, and establish effective commercial and technical controls.

This Construction and Civil Engineering Training Courses course is designed within the Engineering Maintenance and Operation category. It covers procurement planning, tender preparation, contractor selection, tender evaluation, bid analysis, commercial assessment, contract administration, contractor performance, risk management, compliance, and dispute prevention. Participants develop the skills required to manage procurement processes systematically and support successful project delivery, cost control, quality assurance, and contractor performance.

• Understand the principles and processes of Construction Procurement.
• Develop effective procurement strategy for construction projects.
• Understand different procurement methods and contracting approaches.
• Prepare clear and structured tender documentation.
• Develop appropriate contractor prequalification criteria.
• Apply systematic contractor selection procedures.
• Conduct technical and commercial tender evaluation.
• Analyze bids based on price, capability, quality, risk, and compliance.
• Identify procurement risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Understand contractor onboarding and performance management.
• Monitor contractor compliance with contractual and project requirements.
• Apply effective communication and reporting procedures with contractors.
• Understand variations, claims, delays, and dispute prevention.
• Support cost, quality, schedule, and performance control throughout the contract lifecycle.

Target Audience

• Procurement professionals
• Construction procurement managers
• Contract managers
• Quantity surveyors
• Civil and construction engineers
• Project managers
• Commercial managers
• Tendering specialists
• Contract administrators
• Construction consultants
• Contractor management professionals
• Engineering maintenance professionals
• Facilities and asset management professionals
• Professionals involved in construction sourcing and contracting

Module 1: Fundamentals of Construction Procurement

• Principles of Construction Procurement
• Procurement lifecycle
• Procurement objectives and governance
• Procurement planning
• Project requirements and specifications
• Procurement roles and responsibilities
• Procurement documentation
• Procurement ethics and transparency

Module 2: Procurement Strategy and Contracting Approaches

• Developing a procurement strategy
• Traditional procurement
• Design and build procurement
• Management contracting
• Framework agreements
• Public and private procurement
• Contracting models and risk allocation
• Procurement route selection

Module 3: Tender Planning and Documentation

• Tender planning and scheduling
• Preparing tender packages
• Scope of work development
• Technical specifications
• Bills of quantities and pricing schedules
• Instructions to tenderers
• Tender conditions
• Evaluation criteria
• Tender submission requirements

Module 4: Contractor Prequalification and Selection

• Contractor capability assessment
• Prequalification procedures
• Financial capacity evaluation
• Technical competence assessment
• Experience and past performance
• Health, safety, and quality requirements
• Compliance and due diligence
• Contractor selection frameworks

Module 5: Tender Evaluation and Bid Analysis

• Principles of tender evaluation
• Technical bid evaluation
• Commercial bid evaluation
• Price comparison and normalization
• Weighted evaluation criteria
• Risk-based bid analysis
• Identifying unrealistic or non-compliant bids
• Clarifications and negotiations
• Tender evaluation reporting

Module 6: Contract Award and Mobilization

• Contract award procedures
• Bid acceptance and notifications
• Contract documentation
• Pre-award and post-award meetings
• Contractor mobilization
• Site handover
• Project commencement requirements
• Establishing communication and reporting structures

Module 7: Contractor Management and Performance Control

• Contractor performance management
• Key performance indicators
• Monitoring cost and schedule performance
• Quality control and assurance
• Health and safety compliance
• Progress reporting
• Performance reviews
• Corrective action procedures
• Managing contractor relationships

Module 8: Contract Administration and Commercial Management

• Contract administration principles
• Roles of contract administrators
• Variations and change management
• Payment certification
• Claims management
• Extension of time
• Delay and disruption
• Documentation and records
• Contract compliance monitoring

Module 9: Procurement and Contract Risk Management

• Procurement risk identification
• Contractor-related risks
• Financial and commercial risks
• Supply chain risks
• Schedule and performance risks
• Compliance risks
• Risk allocation within contracts
• Risk mitigation strategies
• Dispute prevention and resolution

Module 10: Procurement Performance and Continuous Improvement

• Procurement performance measurement
• Supplier and contractor evaluation
• Lessons learned
• Procurement audits
• Cost and value analysis
• Improving procurement processes
• Digital procurement technologies
• Sustainable and responsible procurement
• Long-term contractor relationship management