From Tender to TED - Navigating eTenders & the EU Portal

This one-day training programme is for Irish contracting authorities who must operate across eTenders and the EU Portal (TED/eNotices). The Course looks at the real procurement lifecycle – from setting up a tender on eTenders, through to evaluation, awards, meeting EU publication and notification obligations. This course programme will explain in practical terms eTenders updates, eForms and EU-Level notices helping participants avoid common pitfalls and work more efficiently across both platforms.

All attendees will receive a full course pack to refer to and will have the benefit of learning from a trainer with a wealth of experience in this area.

Course Content

From eTenders to EU Publication – The Big Picture

• The Irish procurement system explained
• How eTenders, the EU Portal (TED) and eForms fit together
• Key risks, responsibilities and audit expectations for Irish authorities
• What’s changed – why it matters

eTenders in Practice – Recent Updates & Smarter Use

• Overview of recent eTenders updates and system changes
• Navigating the new interface and key features
• Finding information quickly: search functions & filters
• Roles, permissions and good governance on eTenders
• Common user mistakes and how to avoid them

Running a Tender on eTenders – Step by Step

• Walkthrough of a standard open procedure
• What users need to do at each stage
  
  • Set-up and publication
  • Managing clarifications
  • Handling submissions
• Running processes:
  
  • Fully online
  • Hybrid (online & offline elements)
• Managing evaluations efficiently and defensibly
• Publishing Contract award Notices on eTenders

Quotes, Lower-Value Spend & Best Practice

• Inviting suppliers to quote
• Step-by-step guide to running a €25k quote process online
• Award notice requirements – when they apply and when they don’t
• Good Practice below threshold
• Linking quote processes with audit and transparency expectations

EU Publication obligations – What Irish Authorities Must know

• When EU-level publication is required
• Thresholds Procedures and timelines
• Roles and Responsibilities of Irish contracting authorities
• Relationship between:
  
  • eTenders
  • EU Portal (TED)
  • eForms
• Consequences of late, incorrect or missing EU notices
• Legal, audit and remedies risks (Irish context)

The EU Portal in Practice – From Draft to Publication

• Overview of the EU Portal (TED & eNotices)
• Access, roles and permissions
• Creating notices using eForms
• Validation checks and common errors
• Submission and publication timelines
• Walkthrough of a sample notice lifecycle
• Aligning EU publication with eTenders processes

Choosing the Right EU Notice & Avoiding Pitfalls

• Overview of EU notice types:
  
  • PINs
  • Contract Notices
  • Contract Award Notices
  • Modification notices
  • VEAT Notices
  • DPS and Framework-related notices
• Common mistakes seen in Irish publications
• Which notices are most frequently misused
• Practical decision-making guidance

Who Should Attend

This course will be highly beneficial to all public sector, local authorities, state bodies and contracting authorities in roles such as procurement officers, managers, higher executive officers, buyers, estimators, client representatives and anyone overseeing the procurement stages right through to contract completion.

Certification

On completion of this one-day training course, you will receive your Certificate of Attendance. Please note certificates are issued at the close of the training course to participants on completion of the course.

This course may qualify for CPD points. Please check directly with your association or awarding body to see how many points they will award.

Cost

An ‘Early Bird’ discounted rate of €499 is currently available. This training course normal rate is €599. Places are limited and are allocated on a first come first served basis. PLEASE NOTE THE EARLY BIRD RATE CLOSES 3 WEEKS PRIOR TO COURSE DATE. The course cost includes all course documentation and Certificate of Attendance.