Course Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to Public Procurement Principles and Legal Frameworks

• The role and objectives of public procurement

• Overview of procurement laws (e.g., PPADA, UNCITRAL, WTO GPA)

• Roles of procurement oversight authorities
  Case Study: Breakdown of a national procurement legal framework

Module 2: Institutional Procurement Governance and Stakeholder Roles

• Key actors and their responsibilities (users, committees, approvers)

• Procurement governance models and segregation of duties

• Inter-agency coordination
  Activity: Mapping a government procurement governance structure

Module 3: Public Procurement Planning and Budget Linkages

• Procurement needs assessment

• Market research and cost estimation

• Annual Procurement Plans and budget integration
  Practical Exercise: Preparing an APP using a sample budget

Module 4: Bidding Processes and Tender Management

• Procurement methods (open, restricted, direct)

• Preparation of tender documents and specifications

• Advertising, prequalification, and bid security
  Simulation: Developing an open tender document

Module 5: Tender Evaluation, Award, and Debriefing

• Evaluation committees and scoring methods

• Post-qualification and due diligence

• Notification, debriefing, and appeals
  Case Study: Analysis of a flawed evaluation process

Module 6: Public Procurement Ethics, Integrity, and Anti-Corruption Measures

• Ethical principles in public procurement

• Red flags and fraud detection

• Whistleblower protection and complaint handling
  Scenario Role Play: Managing a procurement integrity violation

Module 7: Public Contract Management and Administration

• Contract formation and key clauses

• Performance monitoring and contract amendments

• Handling disputes and termination
  Workshop: Drafting a simplified contract management plan

Module 8: Procurement Records Management and Reporting

• Procurement documentation requirements

• Audit trails and recordkeeping standards

• Reporting to oversight bodies (e.g., AG, PPOA, parliament)
  Practical: Creating a procurement audit file checklist

Module 9: E-Procurement and Digital Platforms in Government

• Overview of government e-procurement systems (e.g., IFMIS)

• Benefits, risks, and implementation best practices

• Data analytics and transparency tools
  Demonstration: Navigating a national e-procurement portal

Module 10: Procurement Monitoring, Evaluation, and Policy Review

• Procurement KPIs and performance monitoring

• Policy review mechanisms

• Aligning procurement practice with reform agendas
  Group Activity: Developing a procurement policy improvement plan