One-Day Practical Training Programme for Government Officers
Strengthen Bid Evaluation Skills and Ensure Transparent Procurement Decisions
The Technical Evaluation Committee (TEC) plays a critical role in the government procurement process. TEC members are responsible for evaluating bids objectively, fairly, and in compliance with Government Procurement Guidelines. A well-functioning TEC helps ensure value for money, transparency, accountability, and the successful implementation of public sector projects.
This practical training programme is designed to provide committee members, procurement officers, accountants, engineers, administrators, and project managers with the knowledge and skills required to conduct professional bid evaluations and prepare effective evaluation reports.
More Details
Phone: 0777889838
Why TEC Training is Important
Many procurement-related audit observations arise due to weaknesses in bid evaluation procedures, inadequate documentation, unclear specifications, and non-compliance with procurement guidelines.
Proper TEC training helps officers:
- Conduct transparent evaluations
- Improve procurement decision-making
- Reduce procurement-related audit findings
- Ensure fairness and equal treatment of bidders
- Strengthen compliance with procurement guidelines
- Minimize procurement risks
- Improve project implementation outcomes
Who Should Attend?
This programme is ideal for:
- Technical Evaluation Committee Members
- Procurement Officers
- Accountants
- Chief Accountants
- Administrative Officers
- Engineers
- Project Managers
- Directors
- Internal Auditors
- Procurement Committee Members
- University Administrative Staff
- Provincial Council Officers
- Local Authority Officers
- State Corporation Officials
- Ministry and Department Officers
Learning Objectives
At the end of the programme, participants will be able to:
- Understand the role and responsibilities of TEC members
- Conduct bid evaluations objectively and professionally
- Apply Government Procurement Guidelines correctly
- Evaluate technical and financial proposals
- Prepare effective TEC reports
- Identify procurement risks and irregularities
- Ensure transparency and accountability throughout the evaluation process
Course Content
Introduction to Government Procurement
- Principles of Public Procurement
- Transparency and Accountability
- Fair Competition
- Value for Money
- Ethical Responsibilities of TEC Members
Understanding the Role of the TEC
- Functions of the Technical Evaluation Committee
- Relationship Between TEC and Procurement Committee
- Responsibilities of Committee Members
- Confidentiality Requirements
- Avoiding Conflicts of Interest
Preparing Evaluation Criteria
- Importance of Clear Evaluation Criteria
- Technical Specifications
- Mandatory Requirements
- Scoring Methodologies
- Weighting Systems
Bid Opening and Preliminary Examination
- Bid Submission Requirements
- Preliminary Screening Procedures
- Identifying Responsive and Non-Responsive Bids
- Documentation Requirements
Technical Evaluation Process
- Evaluating Technical Compliance
- Assessing Bidder Qualifications
- Reviewing Experience and Capacity
- Evaluating Methodologies and Work Plans
- Product and Service Evaluation
Financial Evaluation
- Price Analysis Techniques
- Financial Comparisons
- Life Cycle Costing Concepts
- Evaluating Financial Capacity
- Identifying Abnormally Low Bids
Preparation of TEC Reports
- Structure of TEC Reports
- Documenting Evaluation Findings
- Recommendations and Justifications
- Supporting Evidence
- Reporting Best Practices
Procurement Audit Concerns
- Common Audit Findings
- Documentation Weaknesses
- Evaluation Errors
- Non-Compliance Issues
- Lessons from Procurement Audits
Procurement Risks and Fraud Prevention
- Identifying Procurement Risks
- Bid Manipulation Risks
- Conflict of Interest Situations
- Fraud Indicators
- Maintaining Integrity in Evaluations
Practical Case Studies
- Goods Procurement Evaluations
- Service Procurement Evaluations
- Consultancy Evaluations
- Construction Project Evaluations
- Real Public Sector Procurement Scenarios
Common TEC Mistakes Discussed
Participants will learn how to avoid:
- Weak evaluation reports
- Inconsistent scoring
- Poor documentation
- Ignoring evaluation criteria
- Conflict of interest situations
- Improper bidder disqualification
- Lack of justification for recommendations
- Procurement guideline violations
Practical Areas Covered
The programme includes hands-on exercises on:
- Bid Evaluation Techniques
- Scoring and Ranking Methods
- TEC Report Writing
- Tender Document Review
- Technical Compliance Assessment
- Evaluation Documentation
- Procurement Risk Assessment
Benefits of Attending
Participants Will Learn How To:
✔ Conduct professional and transparent evaluations
✔ Apply procurement guidelines correctly
✔ Prepare comprehensive TEC reports
✔ Reduce procurement-related audit observations
✔ Improve procurement decision quality
✔ Strengthen governance and accountability
✔ Identify and manage procurement risks
✔ Enhance confidence as a TEC member
Why Choose PRAG Institute?
PRAG Institute has extensive experience in conducting procurement and public sector management training programmes for ministries, departments, local authorities, provincial councils, universities, and state-owned enterprises across Sri Lanka.
Our programmes focus on practical implementation, audit concerns, procurement best practices, and real-world case studies that participants can apply immediately in their organizations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this programme suitable for first-time TEC members?
Yes. The programme covers both fundamental and advanced evaluation concepts.
Will practical bid evaluations be discussed?
Yes. Participants will review real procurement scenarios and evaluation examples.
Is this programme useful for Procurement Committee members?
Absolutely. Understanding the TEC process helps improve procurement governance and decision-making.
Will procurement audit issues be covered?
Yes. Common procurement audit observations and preventive measures will be discussed in detail.
Register for the Tender Evaluation Committee (TEC) Training Programme
Build the knowledge and skills required to conduct fair, transparent, and professional bid evaluations in the public sector.
Contact PRAG Institute
Phone: 0777 889838
Email: info@pragservice.com
Website: www.pragservice.com