Consultants can be found in almost any industry. They are hired by law firm retail businesses, government organizations and mining companies. Typically consulting roles can fit into one of the following 5 categories: 1. Strategy Consulting This focuses on and… Read More
Consulting firms
It is a business of one or more experts (consultants) that provide professional advice to an individual or organization for a fee. The primary purpose of a consulting firm is to provide access to industry specific specialist/consultants and subject matter… Read More
Individual Consultants
When a procuring entity needs individual advice or assistance, it may want to select individual consultants with experience and qualification for a particular assignment. These types of services may include: Preparation of TOR. Updating or revision of feasibility studies. Preliminary… Read More
Service provider
It’s an organization that provides consulting services. Characteristics of an effective service provider 1. Timely delivery 2. Production capability 3. Strong communication capability 4. Accountability 5. Ethical 6. Ease of cooperation. Roles and responsibilities 1. Overall Guidance: The consultant works… Read More
Roles of budget owner
1. Review and approve original charges: All invoices and requests for payment, including any related backup documentation, should be reviewed by the appropriate authority and signed as approved. 2. Keep appropriate records: Records (i.e.: a copy of the invoice, sole… Read More
Project manager
Is sometimes referred to as promoter’s manager or project director, is a specialised adviser that represent the client and is responsible for the day to day management of a project. If a project manager is appointed, the function is most… Read More
Procurement function
This refers to a section involved in procurement planning follows procurement usage and involved in the procurement proposal. It can also be referred to a division within a procuring entity, staffed with procurement professionals who are officially concerned with managing… Read More
Selection methods of consulting services
1. Quality Cost Based Selection (QCBS) The procuring entity shall select the quality and cost based selection method as the preferred method to be used in evaluating proposals. The selection procedure shall be stated in the request for proposal. This… Read More
Functions of Evaluation Committee
1. Conduct the technical and financial evaluation of tenders/proposals availed in strict adherence to the compliance and evaluation criteria set out in the tender department. 2. Perform the evaluation or negotiation with due diligence. They are conducted when there is… Read More
Evaluation of Proposals
After the opening of proposals, the evaluation should be conducted in accordance to the evaluation criteria provided for in the bid document or the request for proposal. The accounting officer shall establish an ad hoc evaluation committee in accordance with… Read More