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Commercial and Contractual Excellence with Third parties<\/span><\/h2>\n

Course Description<\/span><\/h3>\n

INTRODUCTION<\/strong><\/span>
This\u00a0Commercial and Contractual Excellence with Third parties<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0training course is designed to equip hiring managers, procurement professionals, and recruiters with advanced skills to maximize the return on investment throughout the entire \u201crecruit to contract termination\u201d lifecycle for external consultants and contractors. Organizations increasingly rely on external contractors to maintain workforce flexibility, yet challenges arise in aligning contractors and internal staff toward seamless team collaboration.<\/span><\/p>\n

With the growing trend of outsourcing and pressure to reduce headcounts, this course addresses how to attract, onboard, retain, and get the most value from consultants and contractors within flexible contract periods\u2014balancing similarities and differences from internal staffing.<\/span><\/p>\n

This training course covers critical aspects including: drafting Statements of Work (SOW) or Terms of Reference (TOR), benchmarking consultant and contractor market rates, preparing comprehensive tender documents with key contractual clauses, effective negotiation strategies pre- and post-contract award, designing payment structures, and establishing practical Service Level Agreements (SLA) and contract performance management.<\/span><\/p>\n

OBJECTIVES<\/span><\/h3>\n

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Evaluate bids and proposals to select the best-fit consultants and contractors<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Prepare and interpret key contractual clauses<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Apply various payment structures suited to different contracting scenarios<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Negotiate contracts effectively as principled negotiators<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Manage and enhance the performance of consultants and contractors<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    TRAINING METHODOLOGY<\/span><\/h3>\n

    This course leverages world-class best practices, delivered by an experienced Contracts & Procurement Professional involved in complex global projects. A mix of lectures, case studies, role plays, and practical exercises will maximize hands-on learning and real-world application.<\/span><\/p>\n

    ORGANISATIONAL IMPACT<\/span><\/h3>\n

    Your organization will benefit from:<\/span><\/p>\n

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      Higher return on investment from external consultants and contractors<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      More sustainable and reliable consultant and contractor performance<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Reduced organizational risk from contractual liabilities<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Increased productivity through optimized contracting strategies<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Improved control over project timelines and budgets<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Greater success in selecting and retaining the right external partners<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      PERSONAL IMPACT<\/span><\/h3>\n

      Participants will gain:<\/span><\/p>\n

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        Enhanced skills in managing and selecting consultants and contractors<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Increased professionalism and confidence in contracting roles<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Knowledge of world-class practices and negotiation techniques<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Greater recognition for improved performance and project control<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Ability to effectively monitor and influence project progress and delivery<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        WHO SHOULD ATTEND?<\/span><\/h3>\n

        This course is ideal for:<\/span><\/p>\n

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          Engineering and Project Management Professionals<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Construction and Contract Professionals<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Procurement and Purchasing Personnel<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Financial professionals involved in major contracting activities<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Anyone responsible for managing or negotiating contracts with external consultants and contractors<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          COURSE OUTLINE<\/span><\/h3>\n

          DAY 1: Establishing the Need for External Advice<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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            Defining the Business Need<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Cost-Benefit Analysis<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Statement of Work (SOW) \/ Terms of Reference (TOR)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Market Rates for Contractors and Consultants<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            DAY 2: Preparing for Tendering<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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              Sourcing Analysis<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Contracting Strategy Development<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Tender Document Preparation<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Service Level Agreements (SLA)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Tender Briefing<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              DAY 3: Bidding and Bid Evaluation<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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                Competitive Tendering Process<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Pre-qualification and Proposal Evaluation<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Contract Pricing and Adjustments<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Cost Analysis and Clarifications<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                DAY 4: Contract Development and Negotiation<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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                  Contract Law Concepts<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Contract Formats for Consultants and Contractors<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Key Contract Terms<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Pre-negotiation Preparation<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Negotiation of Terms, Finance, Reporting, Payments<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Confidentiality, IPR, Insurance, Warranties<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  DAY 5: Contract Award and Performance Evaluation<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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                    Awarding Contracts<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Monitoring Progress and Performance<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Managing Risks and Changes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Contract Administration<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Post-Engagement Evaluation and Learning<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    CERTIFICATES<\/span><\/h3>\n

                    On successful completion, delegates will receive a Certificate with eligible Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) from the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, and Professional Development Units (PDUs) \/ Contact Hours from the Project Management Institute (PMI\u00ae).<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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