Description

It is becoming increasingly important to ensure:

• procurement and spending decisions obtain value for money.
• procurement regulations or internal procurement policy have been correctly applied.
• there is propriety in the use of public funds including in relation to any actual or perceived conflicts of interest.
• it is understood when it is appropriate to obtain appropriate professional advice.
• We offer modular training courses or a masterclass to help those involved in procurement and spending decisions. It will provide the knowledge and understanding needed and covers:

Module 1 – Understanding Why Procurement is Important

• Regulation Overview
• Benefits & Risks
• Key Concept – Open Fairness and Transparency
• Calculating Contract Values
• Procurement Policy

Module 2 – Key Elements of an Effective Procurement Policy

• Policy Overview
• Important Aspects
• Spend Thresholds
• Use of Policy Exemption

Module 3 – Key Steps in an Effective Procurement Process

• Understanding Requirements
• Designing the Process
• Key Stages in the Process

Module 4 – Key Aspects in Effective Pre-Procurement Planning

• Current Contract Review
• Pre-market engagement
• Data Gathering
• Project planning
• Timetable and key steps

Module 5 – Selecting the Procurement Process

• Overview of Different Procurement Processes
• Frameworks – What are they?
• Approach to Selecting the Process
• Route to Market Options Appraisal

Module 6 – Overview of an End-to-End Procurement Process

• Overview of the Key Stages
• Drafting the Tender Pack
• Publishing the Tender Pack
• Clarifications & Tender Submissions
• Evaluation
• Award

Module 7 – Selecting Suitable Suppliers

• Benefits of effective supplier selection
• What is the Government Selection Questionnaire
  How to use the Questionnaire to select suitable suppliers Award

Module 8 – Undertaking an Effective Evaluation process

• Overview of the Evaluation Process
• Evaluation Dos and Don’ts
• Importance of Evaluation Matrix

Module 9 – Awarding Contracts

• Approval to Award
• Intention to Award Process
• Standstill Period – what is it and why is it used?
• Managing Supplier Feedback
• Contract Mobilisation

Module 10 – Contract Mobilisation & Management

• Contract Packs & Signing Process
• Mobilising Contracts – Key Considerations
• Managing Contracts – Key Considerations