To address the need for the latest information around:

• World-class tendering processes and best practices in the Public and Private Sector;
• Latest technological developments;
• Detecting and reducing fraud; and
• Dealing with the practicalities of tendering such as:

• Mastering the math: Determining evaluation criteria and analysing bids.
• Regulatory compliance – Pitfalls and loopholes in the current public sector tendering regulations and how to avoid them.
• Reducing red tape.
• Effectively managing the tendering process.
• Managing multiple tenders simultaneously.
• Capital equipment vs. expense items tender peculiarities.
• Using technology to speed up the process and provide visibility.
• Service level agreement development.

 SmartProcurement will be hosting a

Tendering Best Practices and Effective Implementation of the Bidding Process Conference

to be held on 29-30 July 2009

Should you or your organisation have a direct interest on presenting on any relevant aspects relating to tenders, kindly submit a précis of your paper for consideration to admin@smartprocurement.co.za.

If you are interested in attending or to receive more detailed information on this SmartProcurement event, please contact the Event Co-ordinator, Erieka Santos, on 086 133 4326 or on 083 454 6915, or alternatively email admin@smartprocurement.co.za.

**You can read SmartProcurement's comment on Jacob Zuma's tender board statements here...