Day 1:
Foundations of Contract and Risk Management
Understanding the procurement and contracting lifecycle.
Principles of risk assessment and management in contracts.
Elements of effective contract drafting and documentation.
Legal and regulatory frameworks governing procurement processes.
Day 2:
Tendering Strategies and Evaluation
Developing robust tendering processes and selection criteria.
Preparing detailed and accurate statements of work (SOW).
Methods for evaluating contractor proposals and bids.
Ensuring transparency and fairness in the tendering process.
Day 3:
Contract Negotiation and Risk Mitigation
Techniques for successful contract negotiation.
Identifying and managing legal, financial, and operational risks.
Incorporating performance-based clauses and penalty provisions.
Addressing challenges in contract changes and force majeure clauses.
Day 4:
Managing Contractor Relationships
Best practices for monitoring contractor performance.
Handling disputes, breaches, and non-compliance issues.
Ensuring quality assurance and adherence to deliverables.
Tools for effective communication and collaboration with contractors.
Day 5:
Advanced Topics and Practical Applications
Analyzing real-world case studies in tendering and contract management.
Developing contingency plans for high-risk contracts.
Conducting final contract reviews and audits.
Certification exam and review of key takeaways from the workshop.
