The University Purchasing Department has produced a series of short videos to assist researchers in tendering. The videos cover a reminder of the key points to consider when running a tender between £25,000 and £125,000 (excl. VAT); for full process guidance you should refer to the Tender process . If further training is required the Introduction to Tendering course is also available.
Video 1 – Why Tender?
- When to tender
- Reasons for tendering
- Tender exemptions
Video 2 – Specify the Need
- Market sounding (pre-tender)
- Specification purpose & content
Video 3 – Identify Suppliers
- Identification of suppliers
- Supplier due diligence
Video 4 – Invite Tenders
- Invitation to tender content
- Managing the tender (timings, questions, pricing, conduct)
Video 5 – Evaluate Tenders
- Preparing the evaluation model
- Evaluation and moderation practices
Video 6 – Award Contract
- Negotiation
- Contract award
- Debriefing suppliers
- Audit trail
