
About this course
Overview
A procurement decision has to survive a challenge, and most challenges succeed on process rather than on merit. This covers planning and evaluation under Treasury regulations through to the contract management that decides whether value for money was ever actually delivered.
What you will be able to do
Learning outcomes
- Run compliant procurement processes
- Prepare specifications and bid documents
- Evaluate bids defensibly and fairly
- Manage contracts and supplier performance
- Identify and mitigate procurement risks
What the course sets out to do
Course objectives
- Apply the public procurement framework
- Plan and run demand and acquisition
- Evaluate bids with discipline and fairness
- Manage contracts for value for money
- Reduce procurement risk and irregularity
Course content
Modules
01Procurement Framework
Treasury regulations and the rules governing public procurement.
02Demand Management
Needs analysis, specifications, and procurement planning.
03Bid Evaluation
Evaluation methods, committees, and fair, defensible decisions.
04Contract Management
Managing delivery, performance, and value for money.
05Risk and Compliance
Preventing irregular expenditure and managing procurement risk.
06Supplier Performance
Monitoring suppliers and handling disputes and non-performance.
Who it is for
Target audience
Supply chain and procurement practitioners, bid committee members, and contract managers in the public sector.
Before you start
Prerequisites
A supply chain, procurement or public sector finance role.