Drive
To be eligible to participate in the Drive program, a supplier must meet the following criteria:
- Be a Supply Nation Registered or Certified supplier
- Supply goods and/or services to one or more of Supply Nation’s Member base
- Be actively pursuing tender opportunities
- Seeking to improve their chances of winning business
- Complete a pre-qualification/eligibility survey.
MODULE 1
Preparing your bid
This module is designed to assist suppliers’ understanding of the procurement and tender functions and place them in a position to submit a tender response –that is more in line with the expectations of procurement professionals and buyers.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
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Know the function of procurement
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Understand the tender process
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Prepare and submit a tender response
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Comply with tender probity
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MODULE 2
Agreeing the contract
This module is designed assist suppliers’ knowledge of the procurement contract and process including negotiating, forming, and signing a contract. It addresses many common topics, obstacles, and considerations by offering explanation, guidance, and advice to ensure procurement teams experience improved engagement with suppliers.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
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Learn about procurement contracts
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Explain the formation of the contract
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Participate in contract negotiation
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Understand other types of Contract
Meet the instructor

Shaun Hodgins
Shaun is a procurement professional with over 15 years’ experience gained in senior leadership roles with several corporate Supply Nation members. He is also a demonstrated leader in supplier diversity having been awarded multiple awards for his commitment to the sector in Australia.