Module 1: Overview of Procurement of Consulting Services

• Introduction to procurement of consultancy services

• Key principles of public procurement

• Importance of consultancy services in government projects

• Overview of procurement policies and legal frameworks

Case Study: Analyzing a real-world example of a failed consultancy procurement and identifying lessons learned.

Module 2: The World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers

• Understanding the July 2016 World Bank Procurement Framework

• Procurement principles and eligibility criteria

• Key provisions affecting consultancy procurement

• Case studies on compliance with World Bank procurement regulations

Case Study: Reviewing a procurement process for a World Bank-funded project and identifying areas of non-compliance.

Module 3: Selection Methods for Consultancy Services

• Methods for selecting consultants (firms vs. individuals)

• Competitive and direct selection approaches

• Evaluation criteria for technical proposals

• Market approaches and procurement strategies

Case Study: Evaluating two procurement approaches for a government project and recommending the best method.

Module 4: Contracting and Contract Management of Consulting Services

• Different types of consulting contracts (Lump-Sum, Time-Based, Fixed Budget)

• Key contract provisions and their implications

• Best practices in contract negotiation

• Monitoring and supervising consultancy contracts

Case Study: Reviewing a consulting contract and identifying risks and improvement areas.

Module 5: Fraud Prevention and Dispute Resolution in Procurement

• Common fraud and corruption risks in procurement

• Detection and mitigation strategies

• Handling procurement-related complaints

• Dispute settlement procedures and case studies

Case Study: Analyzing a procurement fraud case and developing an action plan to prevent similar occurrences.