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Government Tenders and Procurement Law & Local Content Support Policy

An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Government Tenders and Procurement Law & Local Content Support Policy

Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
06 - 10 Sep 2026 Riyadh $ 5,950
13 - 17 Dec 2026 Riyadh $ 5,950

Course Summary

Today, the government procurement system in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia serves as a cornerstone for achieving the goals of Saudi Vision 2030. It has evolved from mere administrative procedures for securing needs into a strategic economic tool aimed at maximising value added to the national economy. Meanwhile, Local Content Policies act as the driving spirit of this system, aiming to localise industries, support national cadres, and strengthen local supply chains. The Government Tenders and Procurement Law & Local Content Support Policy training course provides a deep and comprehensive understanding of how to balance procedural compliance with economic impact by integrating local content requirements into government procurement at every stage.

This course highlights tender mechanisms from pre-planning to awarding and contracting, with an intensive focus on the new Government Tenders and Procurement Law and its implementing regulations. Participants will gain insight into competitive tendering, committee governance, legal compliance, and performance management while exploring strategies that prioritise national products and support Saudi companies. The course emphasises how procurement and local content support policy contribute to an attractive investment environment, private sector growth, and the sustainability of the Kingdom’s internal wealth.

Skills & Competencies

From this Government Tenders and Procurement Law & Local Content Support Policy training course, participants will develop the following key skills and competencies:

  • Understanding the new government procurement legal framework
  • Tendering and sourcing strategic skills
  • Evaluation, awarding, and committee governance capability
  • Contract management and legal compliance proficiency
  • Local content preference application skills
  • Performance measurement and local content monitoring

Key Learning Outcomes

At the end of Government Tenders and Procurement Law & Local Content Support Policy training course, you will learn to:

  • Apply the Government Tenders and Procurement Law to real procurement procedures.
  • Distinguish and apply different government sourcing methods and tender mechanisms.
  • Execute effective bid evaluation, award, and committee governance.
  • Manage contracts and legal compliance with public procurement requirements.
  • Integrate local content preference and performance measurement into procurement processes.

How You Will Learn

Participants will engage in structured exploration of government procurement regulations and local content policies, supporting the translation of legal frameworks into practical procurement activities. Emphasis is placed on enhancing understanding of sourcing methods, tender evaluation, legal compliance, and local content application, with the aim of building confidence in managing public procurement processes effectively within strategic economic contexts.

Who should Attend?

This training course is designed for professionals involved in government procurement, contract administration, legal compliance, and local content implementation.

This Government Tenders and Procurement Law & Local Content Support Policy training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Government procurement officials
  • Contract and tendering specialists
  • Legal and compliance professionals
  • Supply chain and procurement managers
  • Local content and in-country value practitioners
Course Outline
Day 1

Regulatory Framework and Sourcing Methods

This day introduces participants to the philosophy of the new government procurement system, strategic goals, and sourcing methods under the new law. Participants also learn how to prepare tender documentation and manage enquiries. The topics covered will include:  
  • Philosophy of the new system, strategic goals, and roles of governmental entities
  • Principles of the law, codes of conduct, the three rights of competitors, and government obligations.
  • Annual procurement planning, needs assessment, and stages of system evolution.
  • Government sourcing methods (General, Limited, Direct Purchase, etc.) and "Etimad" announcement mechanisms.
  • Preparing tender documents, drafting RFPs (Legal and Technical), and inquiry management
Day 2

Evaluation, Awarding, and Committee Governance

This day focuses on the principles and procedures for evaluating bids, forming committees, and managing awarding processes. Participants explore criteria design and qualification methodologies. The topics covered will include:   

  • Basics of setting the Estimated Value and influential criteria.
  • Bid opening and examination committees (Formation, Duties, Powers) and awarding/cancellation procedures.
  • Designing evaluation criteria and weightings (Technical and Financial) and rules for bid acceptance/rejection.
  •  Pre-qualification and post-qualification procedures, consortiums, and single-bid cases.
  • Bank guarantees (Initial, Final, Advance Payment): Cases, confiscation, and release.
Day 3

Contract Management and Legal Compliance

This day develops contract management capabilities and explores administrative contract types and execution periods. Participants examine financial controls, change management, and penalties. The topics covered will include:   
  • Administrative contract types, contracting methods, contract language, and execution periods.
  • Financial payment controls: Advance payments, invoices, and assignment of financial proceeds.
  • Change Management: Price adjustments, sub-contracting, and contract assignment.
  • Penalty System: Fines (delay and default), exemption cases, and contract extension mechanisms.
  • Termination of contractual relationships (Mandatory, Permissible, Amicable) and grievance committees.
Day 4

Local Content Preference Policies

This day examines local content preference regulations and economic indicators. Participants learn how mandatory lists and price preference mechanisms support local businesses. The topics covered will include:   
  • Introduction to Local Content Preference Regulations and related economic indicators.
  • Concept of Local Content and preference for SMEs and listed companies.
  • The Mandatory List: Activation in contracts, submission requirements, and National Product Declarations.
  • Price Preference Mechanism: Application in supply contracts and segmented tenders.
  • Studying the impact of local content preference on the national economy's value added.
Day 5

Local Content Accounting Methodology and Performance Management

This day focuses on methodologies for calculating and monitoring local content performance, certification, and reporting requirements. Participants also learn about dispute resolution and compliance breaches. The topics covered will include:   
  • Local Content Weighting in financial evaluation.
  • Methodology for calculating Local Content and monitoring supplier performance during execution.
  • Issuing Local Content certificates and required periodic/final reports from the contractor.
  • Violations and penalties related to local content breaches and dispute resolution.
  • Comprehensive review of the link between procurement and local content targets
Options & Brochure

Customisation & In-House Delivery

Delivering this training course in-house enables organisations to align government procurement law and local content implementation with internal policy frameworks, strategic objectives, and national economic priorities. Customisation helps professionals address organisation-specific regulatory challenges while strengthening procurement compliance and economic impact in real-world contexts.

Why Choose Saudi GLOMACS?

Saudi GLOMACS is the official Saudi Arabian division of GLOMACS International (glomacs.com), delivering internationally recognised training courses both within Saudi Arabia and across international locations. Our training courses are aligned with the highest professional and institutional standards, supported by a strong understanding of the professional landscape in Saudi Arabia and access to global expertise.

Saudi GLOMACS enables professionals and organisations to strengthen leadership, capability, and long-term excellence through consistently high-quality learning experiences.

Official Saudi Presence

Official Saudi Arabian division of GLOMACS with established global credibility.

International Benchmarks

Internationally benchmarked training courses aligned with professional best practices.

Trusted Across Sectors

Trusted by professionals and institutions across public and private sectors.

Flexible Delivery

Training courses delivered within Saudi Arabia and across international locations.

Additional Benefits of this course for Organisations and Professionals in Saudi Arabia

Organisations & Professionals in KSA will have the following additional benefits from this Government Tenders and Procurement Law & Local Content Support Policy training course:

  • Stronger public procurement compliance and legal awareness
  • Improved tender evaluation and sourcing proficiency
  • Enhanced capability to integrate local content requirements
  • Better alignment with Saudi economic and Vision 2030 goals
  • Increased confidence in managing government contracts
  • Sustainable procurement practices that support national supply chains
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