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Art of Tendering & Pricing: In-Person (Workshop)

Overview
The Art of Tendering and Pricing is an intensive, practical, and results-driven in-person, two-day training designed to give you clarity, confidence, and control over the entire tendering process, from reading the tender to submitting a competitively priced bid.
Delivered in a structured, interactive classroom environment, this programme allows for real-time discussions, group activities, and hands-on application of key concepts, ensuring deeper understanding and practical learning throughout the two days.
Over the course of the two days, you will be equipped with a clear, step-by-step approach to understanding both public and private sector tenders, meeting compliance requirements, and avoiding costly mistakes that lead to disqualification. You will learn how to read, vet, and plan for tenders strategically, ensuring your submissions are structured, responsive, and professional.
On the pricing side, you will gain a solid understanding of cost versus price, what influences tender pricing, and how to build realistic, competitive, and profitable rates. You will also learn how to interpret the scope of work and specifications, and apply the right pricing strategies to protect your margins.
By the end of this two-day, in-person training, you will be able to:
- Compile compliant tender submissions with confidence
- Assess risks before bidding
- Understand how tenders are evaluated
- Price tenders strategically and profitably
- Align your pricing with the scope and specifications
- Avoid tender scams and common bidder mistakes
This immersive, face-to-face training gives you the tools to bid smarter, price better, and position your business for more opportunities and sustainable growth.
What You Will Learn
| # | Day 1 | Day 2 |
| 1 | What is Tendering | What is Pricing |
| 2 | Types of Tenders | What is Cost |
| 3 | Tendering Processes | Cost vs Price |
| 4 | Public Sector Tenders vs Private Sector Tenders | Factors that Influence Pricing (Tender Spec/TOR) |
| 5 | Overview of PPPFA 2000 & 2022 regulations | Factors that influence Pricing (Market) |
| 6 | The Importance of Compliance | Method of execution and its influence on pricing |
| 7 | 3 Tender committees involved in the tender process | Firm Tender Prices |
| 8 | Where to Source Tenders | Non-Firm Tender Prices |
| 9 | Saving the tender Document | Contract Price Adjustment |
| 10 | Tender Format | Pricing strategies |
| 11 | Reading the Tender Effectively | Factors that determine the price |
| 12 | Vetting the Tender Document | Units of measurements |
| 13 | Tender Risk Assessment | Calculation of the Specific Goals and Price points |
| 14 | Tender Briefings | Factors that cause an increase in price |
| 15 | Tender Planning | Tender validity Period |
| 16 | Stationery you need | Different Pricing Strategies |
| 17 | Company Info | Principles to Consider When Pricing |
| 18 | Compiling the Tender Submission | Rates |
| 19 | Filling in SBD | Sourcing from Suppliers |
| 20 | How to fill in the specific goals table | Labour Laws and How They Affect Tender Pricing |
| 21 | Checking the Tender Document | Pricing Data Sheet |
| 22 | Various Tender Submission Methods | The Importance of the Scope of Work |
| 23 | 4 Stages of Tender Evaluation | The Importance of the Specification/TOR |
| 24 | Site Visits, Samples & Presentations | TENDER COMPILATION GROUP ACTIVITY |
| 25 | Tie between 2 Bidders | TENDER COMPILATION GROUP ACTIVITY |
| 26 | Tender Cancellation | TENDER COMPILATION GROUP ACTIVITY |
| 27 | Tender Award | TENDER COMPILATION GROUP ACTIVITY |
| 28 | Scams | TENDER COMPILATION GROUP ACTIVITY |