What is a professional certificate in bidding? Latest regulations under current law

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What is a professional certificate in bidding?

Pursuant to Clause 1 and Clause 2 Article 1 of Circular No. 105/2025/TT-BTC (amending and supplementing Clause 1 Article 3 and Clause 2 Article 7 of Circular No. 02/2024/TT-BKHĐT):

1. Clause 1 Article 3 is amended and supplemented as follows:

1. The professional certificate in bidding is an electronic certificate granted in the cases prescribed in Clause 2 Article 7 of this Circular. The certificate form is provided in Appendix No. 2 issued together with this Circular.”

2. Article 7 is amended and supplemented as follows:

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b) Clause 2 is amended and supplemented as follows:

2. Grant of professional certificate in bidding:

Individuals granted a professional certificate in bidding must satisfy the requirements prescribed at Point a of this Clause and fall into one of the cases prescribed at Points b, c, d, and đ below:

a) Having full civil act capacity, not being examined for penal liability, and not being subject to certificate revocation as prescribed in Clause 3 Article 10 of this Circular;

b) Passing the professional examination in bidding in accordance with this Circular;

c) The professional certificate in bidding remains valid but information on the certificate has changed;

d) The professional certificate in bidding has expired in accordance with Clause 1 Article 8 of this Circular. In case the certificate expires, individuals wishing to be granted a certificate must register on the System at least 15 days before the certificate expiration date. After this period, the certificate shall not be granted and the individual must take the examination and apply for certificate issuance as prescribed at Point b of this Clause if needed;

đ) The bidding practice certificate previously granted remains valid but is lost or damaged.”

Thus, the professional certificate in bidding is granted to individuals participating in bidding activities such as expert teams, contractor and investor selection appraisal teams, and other related entities when they satisfy all prescribed conditions and pass the professional examination in bidding.

Latest regulations on the professional certificate in bidding

Pursuant to Point a Clause 2 Article 1 of Circular No. 105/2025/TT-BTC (amending and supplementing Clause 1 Article 7 of Circular No. 02/2024/TT-BKHĐT), the latest regulations on the professional certificate in bidding are as follows:

1. The professional certificate in bidding is granted to the following individuals:

a) Individuals participating in expert teams and appraisal teams for contractor selection as prescribed in Article 19 of the Law on Bidding and Article 21 of Decree No. 214/2025/NĐ-CP dated August 04, 2025 of the Government detailing a number of articles and implementation measures of the Law on Bidding regarding contractor selection;

b) Individuals participating in expert teams and appraisal teams for investor selection for business investment projects as prescribed in Clause 3 Article 1 of Decree No. 23/2024/NĐ-CP dated February 27, 2024 of the Government detailing a number of articles and implementation measures of the Law on Bidding regarding investor selection for projects subject to bidding under sector-specific laws, and Clause 4 Article 1 of Decree No. 115/2024/NĐ-CP dated September 16, 2024 of the Government detailing a number of articles and implementation measures of the Law on Bidding regarding investor selection for land-using investment projects;

c) Individuals participating in expert teams and investor selection appraisal units for public-private partnership (PPP) investment projects as prescribed in Article 32 and Clauses 3 and 4 Article 33 of Decree No. 243/2025/NĐ-CP dated September 11, 2024 of the Government detailing a number of articles of the Law on Investment under the public-private partnership method.

Thus, under the latest regulations, the professional certificate in bidding is granted to individuals participating in expert teams and appraisal teams involved in contractor selection, investor selection, and PPP projects in accordance with current laws.

Question bank and exam preparation experience for the professional certificate in bidding

To achieve good results in the professional examination in bidding, candidates should have a systematic study plan closely following current legal regulations. Practicing with multiple-choice question banks is considered an effective method to become familiar with the exam structure and improve practical problem-solving skills.

Currently, the set of 390 multiple-choice questions for preparation of the professional examination in bidding published by the Department of Procurement Management is widely used by many individuals during the preparation process before the examination.

Some highlights of the multiple-choice question bank include:

• Content closely following the actual examination program: The questions are developed around important topics in bidding such as contractor selection, e-bidding, bidding documents, and common professional situations, helping learners systematize knowledge more comprehensively.

• Support for familiarization with the multiple-choice examination format: Practicing through multiple-choice questions helps learners improve reading comprehension, analytical skills, and answer selection within a limited time.

• Closely linked to current legal regulations: The question content is updated according to the latest regulations in Laws, Decrees, and Circulars related to bidding, helping learners correctly apply legal provisions.

• Support for reviewing and consolidating knowledge: Through the practice process, learners can identify weak areas of knowledge to focus on more effective revision.

To better support learners in exam preparation, DauThau.info currently provides an online multiple-choice practice website at: https://tracnghiem.dauthau.asia

Here, learners can practice bidding multiple-choice questions online, become familiar with an interface and examination method similar to the actual test, and easily track results and review areas that still need improvement.

To improve the possibility of achieving good results in the examination, learners may refer to the following experiences:

• Systematize knowledge by topic instead of studying broadly to make it easier to memorize and review.

• Prioritize updating the latest bidding regulations to avoid confusion with expired regulations.

• Practice mock tests regularly to become familiar with the examination format and improve answering speed.

• Combine theoretical learning with practical situations to improve professional problem-solving skills.

• Take notes of confusing or frequently incorrect questions for further review before the examination date.

FAQs - Frequently asked questions about the professional certificate in bidding

Below is a summary of frequently asked questions about the professional certificate in bidding for your reference. If you need further support, you can access the Bidding Consulting and Support Center (Support Center) of the Bidding Ecosystem to receive answers from the AI Bidding Consultant or bidding experts.

1. Is the professional certificate in bidding mandatory?

Yes. According to current regulations (as mentioned in the section “Latest regulations on the professional certificate in bidding”), the professional certificate in bidding is a mandatory requirement for many individuals participating in bidding activities, especially individuals participating in expert teams and appraisal teams during the contractor and investor selection process.

The certificate requirement is intended to ensure that individuals participating in bidding activities possess sufficient knowledge, professional capacity, and legal understanding to properly implement procedures, minimize errors, and improve transparency in bidding activities.

2. How long is the bidding professional certificate valid?

Pursuant to Clause 3 Article 1 of Circular No. 105/2025/TT-BTC (amending and supplementing Article 8 of Circular No. 02/2024/TT-BKHĐT):

Validity period and specifications of the professional certificate in bidding

1. The professional certificate in bidding granted in the cases prescribed at Points b and d Clause 2 Article 7 of this Circular shall be valid for 05 years from the effective date of the Decision on certificate issuance. In cases where the professional certificate in bidding is granted pursuant to Points c and đ Clause 2 Article 7 of this Circular, the validity period stated on the previously granted professional certificate in bidding or bidding practice certificate shall apply.

According to the above regulation, the professional certificate in bidding is valid for 05 years from the effective date of the Decision on certificate issuance.

3. Can individuals participate in bidding activities without the certificate?

Not all individuals participating in bidding activities are required to possess a professional certificate in bidding. Under current regulations, this certificate mainly applies to individuals participating in expert teams and appraisal teams during contractor and investor selection activities.

Therefore, if an individual does not belong to the subjects required by law to possess the certificate, they may still participate in certain bidding-related activities without being required to hold this certificate.

Conclusion

It can be seen that the professional certificate in bidding plays an important role for many individuals currently participating in bidding activities. Understanding legal regulations, proactively studying, and regularly updating new knowledge will help learners improve their professional capacity and better meet the requirements during participation in bidding activities.

To improve preparation efficiency, learners should combine theoretical study with regular mock test practice, especially through the online examination website of DauThau.info at: tracnghiem.dauthau.asia 

During the preparation process, if you need further support, you may contact DauThau.info through the following channels:

• Bidding Consulting and Support Center: https://support.dauthau.net 

• Zalo OA: https://zalo.me/710508638087188690 

• Hotline: 0904.634.288 or 024.8888.4288

• Email: [email protected] 

• Chat channel: m.me/dauthau.info 

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