Setting Up Projects to Succeed: Construction Procurement, Tendering and Contractor Management Training Course
1Summary
Most construction cost and quality problems are decided long before the first brick is laid, at the point where Construction Procurement choices are made. This training course gives participants a complete, practical grounding in procurement, tendering and contractor management, built around the early decisions that determine how a project actually performs.
Participants begin by learning how to run a fair, structured tender evaluation that supports defensible award decisions, then build practical skill in contractor selection to identify capable, reliable delivery partners. The course also covers how to build an effective procurement strategy aligned with project objectives and risk, and develops the skills needed to manage contractor performance once the contract is signed.
The Setting Up Projects to Succeed programme is delivered by Arab British Fellowship Training Academy to build practical, well-rounded procurement capability for engineers and project professionals.
2Objectives and target group
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Conduct fair and defensible tender evaluation and award decisions
- Apply structured contractor selection criteria to identify qualified contractors
- Develop a procurement strategy aligned with project goals, cost and risk
- Plan, structure and manage the tendering process from documentation to award
- Manage contractor relationships and performance throughout project delivery
- Apply core principles and standards of Construction Procurement across the project lifecycle
Target Audience
- Project managers responsible for tendering and contractor selection
- Civil and construction engineers involved in procurement and contracting
- Quantity surveyors and commercial managers
- Procurement and contracts professionals in construction organisations
- Engineers and professionals building expertise in construction procurement
3Course Content
Module 1: How Procurement Decisions Shape Project Outcomes
- The role of Construction Procurement in project success
- Key procurement routes and delivery models
- Linking early procurement decisions to project risk and outcomes
Module 2: Building a 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
Module 3: Running a Fair Tendering Process
- Planning and structuring the tendering process
- Preparing tender documentation and evaluation criteria
- Applying contractor selection criteria, pre-qualification and shortlisting
Module 4: Tender Evaluation and Award Decisions
- Structuring a robust tender evaluation framework
- Balancing technical and commercial evaluation criteria
- Documenting and defending tender award decisions
Module 5: Managing Contractors After the Contract Is Signed
- Managing contractor performance during project delivery
- Handling variations, claims and performance issues
- Case studies and lessons learned from real construction procurement projects