The success of any construction project is often decided long before the first brick is laid, at the point where sound Construction Procurement decisions are made. This training course gives participants a complete, practical grounding in procurement, tendering, and contractor management, connecting early strategic decisions directly to real project outcomes in cost, quality, and delivery.

Participants will strengthen their understanding of how to build an effective procurement strategy aligned with project objectives and risk appetite, and will build practical competency in contractor selection processes that identify capable, reliable delivery partners. The course places strong emphasis on structured tender evaluation methods that support fair, defensible award decisions, and develops sound skills in managing contractor performance throughout the project lifecycle.

This program is delivered by The British Academy for Training and Development through its Construction Procurement, Tendering and Contractor Management Training Course, designed to build well-rounded, practical procurement capability for engineers and project professionals.

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

• Apply core principles of Construction Procurement across the project lifecycle
• Develop an effective procurement strategy aligned with project goals and risk
• Plan and manage tendering processes for construction projects
• Apply structured contractor selection criteria to identify qualified contractors
• Conduct fair and defensible tender evaluation and award decisions
• Manage contractor relationships and performance throughout project delivery
• Apply relevant standards and best practices to construction procurement processes

Target Group

• Civil and construction engineers involved in procurement and contracting
• Project managers responsible for tendering and contractor selection
• Procurement and contracts professionals in construction organizations
• Quantity surveyors and commercial managers
• Engineers and professionals advancing their expertise in Construction Procurement

Foundations of Construction Procurement

• The role of Construction Procurement in project success
• Key procurement routes and delivery models
• Linking procurement decisions to project risk and outcomes

Procurement Strategy

• Developing a procurement strategy aligned with project objectives
• Balancing cost, quality, time, and risk in procurement planning
• Selecting the right contract type and delivery approach

Tendering Process

• Planning and structuring the tendering process
• Preparing tender documentation and evaluation criteria
• Managing communication and fairness throughout tendering

Contractor Selection

• Criteria and methods for contractor selection
• Assessing contractor capability, capacity, and track record
• Managing pre-qualification and shortlisting processes

Tender Evaluation

• Structuring a robust tender evaluation framework
• Balancing technical and commercial evaluation criteria
• Documenting and defending tender award decisions

Contractor Management

• Managing contractor performance during project delivery
• Handling variations, claims, and performance issues
• Building long-term, effective contractor relationships

Practical Application

• Case studies in Construction Procurement and contractor management
• Common procurement and tendering challenges and solutions
• Lessons learned from real construction procurement projects