Training Information
Training Method: In-person
Training Date: To be scheduled once a sufficient number of preliminary applications is reached.
Training Hours: To be scheduled once a sufficient number of preliminary applications is reached.
Training Duration: 24 Hours (4 Days * 6 Hours)
Training Venue: Bursa Uludağ University, Görükle Campus, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences – C Block

If a sufficient number of participants (minimum quota) is reached in other provinces, additional in-person sessions will be planned and held locally.

Participant Capacity: Minimum 20, maximum 30 participants.
If fewer than 20 participants register, the training will not be held and fees will be refunded. For 30 or more participants, additional groups will be created based on registration priority. Details on venue, schedule, and timing will be shared with participants via WhatsApp before the training begins.

Training Fee: 5,000 TL (including 10% VAT)
Certificate: A Certificate of Participation is awarded to those with 80% or higher attendance.

Purpose of the Training

This training aims to ensure that expert witnesses can perform accurate, transparent, and law-compliant assessments in calculation disputes arising under Law No. 4734 on Public Procurement and Law No. 4735 on Public Procurement Contracts.
Participants will gain the ability to practically conduct calculations such as estimated cost, price difference, progress payments, and delay penalties within the legal framework.

Important Notice

The training is organized to enhance the professional knowledge and competence of those who meet the qualifications announced by the Department of Expert Witness Affairs and have at least 5 years of professional experience in the relevant field.

The certificate obtained after the training cannot be used as proof of professional experience required for expert witness eligibility.

Target Audience

• Expert witnesses

• Public procurement specialists, control engineers, and financial advisors

• Lawyers, public administrators, and contractor representatives

Learning Outcomes

• Conduct calculations related to public procurement in compliance with legislation

• Learn practical methods for estimated cost, progress payment, and price difference calculations

• Perform expert assessments in cases involving delays and contract terminations

• Prepare expert reports in line with legal precedents and procurement regulations

• Use progress payment schedules and price difference formulas effectively

Training Content

Day 1:

• Introduction to Public Procurement Legislation

  • Fundamental principles of Laws No. 4734 and 4735

  • Tender types and contract essentials

  • The role of expert witnesses in procurement processes

  • Calculation of estimated cost and contract price

Day 2:

• Types and calculation of progress payments

• Calculations based on quantity takeoff and cost summaries

• Conditions for applying price difference adjustments

• Case studies under current regulations

Day 3:

• Calculating delay penalties and contract termination costs

• Performance bond forfeiture and penalty clauses

• Practice: Filling out a progress payment schedule

• Price difference analysis

Day 4:

• Practical calculations using real case files

• Expert report writing techniques

• Preparing UYAP-compatible expert reports

Additional Information

• A Certificate of Participation will be issued to attendees with at least 80% participation.

• Certificates will be sent via PTT Cargo.

• Participants must ensure their contact information is current.

• Payments are accepted only online; no installment options are available.

• For corporate invoices: 0850 840 8543

• For inquiries: usem@uludag.edu.tr

• Refund Notice: For valid cancellations, the refund process takes approximately 1 month due to internal revolving fund procedures.

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