Introduction

Public-Private Partnerships Competitive Tendering Training Course provides a comprehensive and practical framework for professionals involved in competitive procurement, tender preparation, bid evaluation, contract award, and public infrastructure delivery. The course focuses on Public-Private Partnerships competitive tendering, procurement strategy, market sounding, tender documentation, prequalification, request for proposals, bid evaluation, financial analysis, technical evaluation, risk allocation, transparency, integrity, value for money, and contract award. Participants will develop practical capabilities for designing and managing competitive tendering processes that attract qualified private-sector partners while protecting public-sector interests.

The programme examines international Public-Private Partnerships procurement standards, competitive dialogue, negotiated procedures, evaluation methodologies, bid clarification, financial and commercial assessment, governance controls, procurement compliance, stakeholder engagement, and dispute avoidance. Through practical exercises and global case studies, participants will learn how successful Public-Private Partnerships programmes manage competition, maintain fairness, reduce procurement risks, improve value for money, and achieve bankable and sustainable infrastructure outcomes.

Programme Curriculum

Public-Private Partnerships Competitive Tendering Training Course

Introduction

Course Objectives

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

Understand advanced Public-Private Partnerships competitive tendering principles.
Develop effective procurement and tendering strategies.
Apply international competitive procurement standards.
Design transparent prequalification and bidding processes.
Prepare high-quality tender and request-for-proposal documents.
Establish robust technical and financial evaluation criteria.
Evaluate private-sector bids objectively and consistently.
Apply value-for-money and affordability analysis.
Manage bid clarification, negotiation, and competitive dialogue.
Identify and mitigate procurement and tendering risks.
Strengthen governance, transparency, and procurement integrity.
Improve contract award and preferred-bidder selection decisions.
Apply global best practices to complex Public-Private Partnerships projects.

Organizational Benefits

Improved competitive procurement performance
Stronger tender governance and transparency
Better value-for-money outcomes
Reduced procurement and litigation risks
More effective bidder evaluation
Improved quality of tender documentation
Stronger private-sector participation
Enhanced compliance and accountability
Faster and more structured procurement decisions
Greater confidence in Public-Private Partnerships project delivery

Target Audiences

Public-Private Partnerships unit professionals
Procurement and tendering specialists
Government infrastructure officials
Project managers and programme directors
Legal and contract professionals
Financial and investment professionals
Engineering and technical consultants
Private-sector infrastructure developers

Course Duration: 5 days

Course Modules

Module 1: Public-Private Partnerships Competitive Tendering Foundations

Principles and objectives of competitive tendering
Public-Private Partnerships procurement lifecycle
Procurement routes and tendering models
Competition, transparency, and value for money
Governance and institutional responsibilities
Global Case Study: United Kingdom Public-Private Partnerships procurement reforms

Module 2: Procurement Strategy and Market Engagement

Procurement strategy development
Market sounding and private-sector engagement
Market capacity and bidder assessment
Procurement timetable and process planning
Managing market competition and participation
Global Case Study: Australia infrastructure market engagement

Module 3: Prequalification and Bidder Selection

Prequalification framework design
Qualification and eligibility requirements
Financial and technical capacity assessment
Due diligence and bidder screening
Managing consortium and joint-venture qualifications
Global Case Study: Canada Public-Private Partnerships prequalification practices

Module 4: Tender Documentation and Request for Proposals

Request-for-proposal structure and requirements
Technical specifications and performance standards
Commercial and financial requirements
Draft concession and project agreements
Bid submission instructions and data rooms
Global Case Study: South Africa Public-Private Partnerships tender documentation

Module 5: Bid Evaluation and Value for Money

Technical evaluation methodologies
Financial and commercial bid assessment
Evaluation criteria and scoring systems
Value-for-money and affordability analysis
Evaluation committees and decision controls
Global Case Study: India Public-Private Partnerships bid evaluation

Module 6: Competitive Dialogue, Clarification and Negotiation

Competitive dialogue principles
Bid clarification procedures
Negotiation strategy and techniques
Managing bidder communications
Confidentiality, fairness, and audit trails
Global Case Study: European Public-Private Partnerships competitive dialogue

Module 7: Risk Management, Governance and Procurement Integrity

Tender and procurement risk identification
Fraud, corruption, and conflict-of-interest controls
Transparency and accountability mechanisms
Procurement compliance and audit requirements
Dispute prevention and challenge management
Global Case Study: Brazil infrastructure procurement governance

Module 8: Contract Award and Post-Tender Management

Preferred-bidder selection and notification
Bid validity and award procedures
Contract finalization and financial close readiness
Transition from tendering to implementation
Lessons learned and procurement performance improvement
Global Case Study: Kenya Public-Private Partnerships project procurement

Training Methodology

Instructor-led interactive presentations
Practical tender preparation and evaluation exercises
Public-Private Partnerships procurement simulations
Group discussions and competitive dialogue exercises
Case-study analysis using international projects
Bid evaluation scoring workshops
Procurement risk assessment activities
Role-play negotiations between public and private-sector teams
Templates, checklists, and practical procurement tools
Question-and-answer sessions and peer learning

Register as a group from 3 participants for a Discount

Send us an email: info@fineskilltrainingcenter.org or call +254769199797

Certification

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a globally- recognized certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

We also offer tailor-made courses based on your needs.

Key Notes

a. The participant must be conversant with English.

b. Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with an Authorized Training Certificate

c. Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.

d. The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and A Certificate upon successful completion of Training.

e. One-year post-training support Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.

f. Payment should be done at least a week before commence of the training, to Fineskill Training Center account, as indicated in the invoice so as to enable us prepare better for you.

Skills & Software Covered

MS Word Microsoft Excel Oracle Primavera P6 and Microsoft Power BI

Programme Fee

Duration: 5 Days

Method: Online or Physical

Online Price: $1,000

Physical Price: $1,500

Certification: Accredited Certificate

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Year

Oct 19 2026

19 Oct — 23 Oct 2026

💻 Online / Virtual session

Online $1,000

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