Course Outline

Module 1: Procurement Foundations

• Overview of procurement principles and processes

• Public sector procurement: Fairness, competition, and transparency

• Demand aggregation and value-for-money strategies

• Case Study: Identifying procurement best practices

Module 2: Contract Management Planning

• Understanding the procurement life cycle

• Defining contract objectives and requirements

• Risk assessment in procurement planning

• Case Study: Developing a procurement strategy for a government project

Module 3: Contract Solicitation, Award, and Monitoring

• Developing and issuing tenders and RFPs

• Evaluating supplier bids and awarding contracts

• Ensuring compliance with procurement policies

• Case Study: Managing a competitive bidding process

Module 4: Administering and Evaluating Contract Performance

• Setting performance metrics and monitoring contract execution

• Managing supplier relationships and resolving disputes

• Conducting contract reviews and audits

• Case Study: Handling contract breaches and dispute resolution

Module 5: Law and Ethics in Competitive Procurement

• Key procurement laws and regulations

• Ethical considerations and avoiding conflicts of interest

• Fraud prevention and anti-corruption measures

• Case Study: Analyzing real-world procurement fraud cases

Module 6: Requests for Proposals (RFPs)

• Writing effective RFPs and bid documents

• Evaluating proposals and selecting suppliers

• Case Study: Crafting an RFP for a public sector project

Module 7: Negotiation Skills in Procurement

• Essential negotiation strategies for procurement professionals

• Managing contract terms and supplier agreements

• Handling price negotiations and service-level agreements

• Case Study: Simulated contract negotiation exercise

Module 8: Procurement Risk Management

• Identifying risks in procurement and contract execution

• Developing mitigation strategies for procurement failures

• Case Study: Managing risks in large-scale procurement projects

Module 9: Digital Procurement and E-Procurement Systems

• Introduction to e-procurement platforms

• Automating procurement processes for efficiency

• Case Study: Implementing an e-procurement system in a government agency

Module 10: Real-Life Procurement and Contract Management Project

• Integrating procurement principles into a final case study

• Developing a procurement and contract management plan

• Presenting and reviewing project outcomes

• Case Study: Participants apply course learnings to a real-world procurement scenario