Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Public Procurement

• Overview of public procurement principles (UNCITRAL Model Law, EU directives, World Bank Guidelines, WTO Agreement on Government Procurement)
• Procurement systems, policies, and frameworks
• World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers
• Case Study: Review procurement regulations and identify key compliance areas

Module 2: Procurement Planning

• Procurement process overview
• Strategic and operational procurement planning
• Preparation of technical specifications and market research
• Case Study: Develop a procurement plan for a sample project

Module 3: Procurement of Goods

• Setting pre-qualification criteria
• Preparation of bidding documents
• Bid opening, evaluation, post-qualification, and contract award
• Case Study: Simulate a bid evaluation process for a procurement project

Module 4: Procurement of Non-Consulting Services

• Nature and types of non-consulting services
• Employer’s requirements and Terms of Reference (TOR)
• Establishing key performance indicators
• Case Study: Draft a TOR and performance evaluation criteria for a service contract

Module 5: Selection of Consulting Services

• Quality and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) and other consultant selection methods
• Request for Proposals (RFP) preparation
• Proposal evaluation, negotiations, and contract award
• Case Study: Evaluate consultant proposals based on set criteria

Module 6: Procurement of Works

• Types of works contracts
• Pre- and post-qualification for works procurement
• Evaluation process for one- and two-envelope systems
• Case Study: Conduct a simulated evaluation for a construction project bid

Module 7: Contract Management in Procurement

• Key aspects of contract administration for goods, works, and services
• Dispute resolution and settlement mechanisms
• Ethics and compliance in public procurement
• Case Study: Review real-life procurement challenges and discuss solutions