Why Choose this course
Unsolicited proposals—bids submitted to a public institution without a formal request—are a complex issue. For private suppliers, they offer a path to present unique and innovative solutions. For public sector SCM leaders, they represent a difficult balance between fostering service delivery improvements and managing critical risks of fairness, transparency, and compliance.
This intensive half-day workshop provides essential clarity for both sides. We will explore the debate on whether these bids should be encouraged and identify the critical controls necessary to manage them. Crucially, this course provides a deep dive into the National Treasury Practice Notes on unsolicited bids, analyzing common process shortfalls and a real-world case study.
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What does this course cover?
- Understand some of the definitions used to identify unsolicited bids
- Know whether unsolicited bids should be encouraged
- Understand the risks inherent in unsolicited bids and what controls are critical
- Understand the National Treasury Practice Notes on unsolicited bids
- Understand some of the process shortfalls found in current practices
- Review a case study on an unsolicited bid
Is this course for me?
Career roles we recommend this course for
- Private Sector Suppliers
- Business Development Managers
- Public Sector SCM Unit Leads
- Public Sector SCM Senior Managers
- Public Sector Decision-Makers
- Bid Committee Members
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