Government Tenders and Procurement Law &
Local Content Support Policy

Introduction

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 maximizing value added to the national economy. The new Government Tenders and Procurement Law and its Implementing Regulations provide the legal framework that ensures the highest levels of transparency and spending efficiency. Meanwhile, Local Content Policies act as the driving spirit of this system, aiming to localize industries, support national cadres, and strengthen local supply chains.

This training course provides a deep and comprehensive understanding of how to balance "procedural compliance" with "economic impact." it highlights tender mechanisms—from pre-planning to awarding and contracting—with an intensive focus on integrating the requirements of the Local Content and Government Procurement Authority at every stage. Linking fair competition with prioritizing national products creates an attractive investment environment, contributes to private sector growth, and ensures the sustainability of the Kingdom's internal wealth.

This GLOMACS Government Tenders and Procurement Law & Local Content Support Policy training course will highlight:

• Fundamental changes in the new law compared to previous systems and how it serves Vision 2030
• When to utilize general competition, and how to organize limited tenders, direct purchase, and framework agreements.
• Full digital transformation in the procurement cycle from planning to electronic payment.
• Skills for preparing the Request for Proposal to ensure best offers and avoid legal loopholes.
• Formation and competencies of bid examination, opening, and procurement committees.
• Financial and technical criteria and handling single bids or unjustifiably high/low offers.
• Bank guarantee provisions (initial and final), and cases of work withdrawal or contract termination.
• Granting competitive advantages to national products and Saudi companies during bid comparison.
• Applying the Mandatory List of products that contractors must purchase exclusively from local manufacturers.
• Strategies for knowledge transfer, industrial localization, and building local supplier capabilities.
• Monitoring contractor compliance with local content promises during project execution.

Objectives

By the end of this training course, you will learn how to:

• Knowledge Empowerment: Gain a deep understanding of the Government Tenders and Procurement Law and its regulations.
• Operational Professionalism: Develop skills in preparing tender documents, managing technical/financial bids, and awarding procedures.
• Maximizing Local Content: Enable trainees to apply local content preference mechanisms and calculate percentages in contracts.
• Governance & Compliance: Align procedures with the requirements of the Ministry of Finance, the Expenditure & Projects Efficiency Authority.
• Contract Management: Acquire negotiation skills, manage contract changes, and handle legal claims and disputes.

Training Methodology

The methodology is based on Participatory Applied Learning, linking legal texts with actual practice. It includes a digital simulation of the Etimad platform, workshops for drafting RFPs, and real-life case studies to deepen the understanding of legal gaps.

It also focuses on quantitative training for calculating local content ratios and price weightings, using role-playing to simulate examination and awarding committees. This methodology aims to empower the trainee to transform regulations into executive tools that ensure spending efficiency and maximize the economic impact of local content with precision and professionalism.

Organisational Impact

• Enhancing government spending efficiency and reducing legal and financial risks.
• Ensuring full compliance with regulatory authorities
• Accelerating project completion rates through sound procurement planning.
• Actively contributing to Vision 2030 goals by supporting local industries.

Personal Impact

• Transitioning from traditional procedural work to "professionalism" in government procurement management.
• Ability to make sound decisions based on an accurate understanding of laws and regulations.
• Mastering negotiation skills and resolving contractual issues with regulatory flexibility.
• Enhancing professional competitiveness as a certified expert in local content applications.