Tendering as Consortium - A Workshop for third sector organisations

What the legislation allows; Possible consortium models; Considerations for organisations participating in a consortium at the tendering and contracting stages.

It is a general view that tendering as a consortium will provide a route to contracting for the delivery of services. It is well known that consortium type arrangements are difficult to manage effectively so it is important that potential consortium leaders and member organisations understand:
The systems and procedures which purchasers expect to be in place;
How to minimise risk; and
How to assure purchasers that the contract will be delivered as specified.
In structuring the consortium it is important that organisations are aware of the Regulations and the types of consortium which can be used. This half-day workshop will include practical exercises, show how groups of organisations can avoid potential legal pitfalls, and also demonstrate the opportunities which consortium tendering offers to third sector organisations both large and small. Delegates will receive a copy of the CD – A Guide to Tendering as a Consortium, which includes a number of checklists for potential consortium members as well as a set of action points for forming the consortium.

The workshop will cover:
• The Public Contracts Regulations and consortium tendering – what are the rules?
• Consortium models, sub-contracting and mergers;
• What standards might be required by a lead contractor and/or consortium members;
• Options for forming a consortium;
• Avoiding the potential risks to consortium members arising from competition law;
• New possibilities and opportunities which consortium tendering is opening up for third sector organisations of all kinds and sizes.

The Workshop is for:
Managers; Development Officers, and Procurement Practitioners with responsibility for
producing tenders.
Venue: Derby (Midland Hotel, opposite the railway station)
Date : 28th April 2008
Time: 9.30 am to 12.30 pm.
or
1.30 pm to 4.30 pm

Fee per delegate: £150 (£127.66 + VAT) TfC Members £100 (£85.11 + VAT)
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Booking for the above Events
As our events tend to fill up quickly, we suggest that in the first instance contact is made with us by telephone or by email to reserve a place or places.
Booking Forms are also available on our website.
Please note that there are significant reductions in the price of places at our Workshops for Members of TfC.
Contact us for information Tel: 01629 57501 Email: info@tenderingforcare.com
Web: www.tenderingforcare.com