This course builds on the knowledge gained in PROC 101 and continues from PROC 104 to expand on the Quality and Cost Based Selection Method (QCBS). It begins the preparation of the Request For Proposal (RFP), Receipt of the Request For Proposal, Evaluation of The Request for Proposals, Opening of the Price Proposal, Evaluation of the price proposals and awarding of the contract. It also provides students with an understanding of the Request for Proposal process through to the Evaluation of the Technical and Price Proposals. It provides a framework for the awarding of the contract, publication of the contract notification and guidelines for debriefing.

This course continues to provide an in-depth look at procuring Goods and Services through the International Competitive Bidding process began in PROC 105. It begins with exploring the rationale for the Bid Security and arriving at its calculation. The course also outlines the Performance Security and the reason for its usage and enables participants to prepare and issue bidding documents. Participants will explore guidelines for creating Evaluation Criteria and establish committees to effectively evaluate the bidding document. Participants will also examine the reasons for clarifications and the pre-bid conference within the bidding process as well as the methodology for tender submission and public opening of the bid documents.