​​​​​​Course Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to Public Procurement

• Importance and objectives of public procurement

• Principles: transparency, value for money, fairness, and competition

• Overview of Kenya’s Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act (PPADA) or relevant local laws
  Case Study: Failures in public procurement—Lessons learned

Module 2: Public Procurement Legal and Regulatory Frameworks

• National procurement laws and institutional structures

• International procurement regulations (World Bank, UN, AfDB, etc.)

• Ethical issues, conflicts of interest, and anti-corruption measures
  Exercise: Reviewing a flawed procurement process

Module 3: Procurement Planning and Budgeting

• Procurement strategy and needs assessment

• Market analysis and supplier engagement

• Budget alignment and procurement scheduling
  Practical: Developing a procurement plan for a public project

Module 4: Methods of Procurement and Tendering Procedures

• Open, restricted, direct, and framework agreements

• Preparation of tender documents and specifications

• Advertising, prequalification, and shortlisting
  Simulation: Tender document review and preparation

Module 5: Tender Evaluation and Awarding Contracts

• Bid opening and evaluation criteria

• Use of evaluation committees

• Due diligence and contract awarding
  Workshop: Scoring and evaluating sample bid submissions

Module 6: Contract Management Fundamentals

• Key contract elements and clauses

• Roles and responsibilities in contract implementation

• Performance monitoring and contract variations
  Activity: Drafting and reviewing a sample public contract

Module 7: Risk Management in Procurement and Contracting

• Common procurement risks and mitigation strategies

• Risk allocation and insurance in contracts

• Fraud, collusion, and audit trail management
  Case Study: Managing procurement risks in infrastructure projects

Module 8: Supplier Relationship and Performance Management

• Vendor selection and evaluation

• Key performance indicators (KPIs)

• Supplier audits and performance reviews
  Exercise: Creating a supplier scorecard and feedback system

Module 9: Contract Dispute Resolution and Termination

• Types and causes of disputes

• Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms

• Contract termination procedures and implications
  Role Play: Contract dispute negotiation and mediation

Module 10: E-Procurement and Innovations in Contract Management

• Introduction to e-GP platforms and digital tendering

• Use of technology in contract tracking and reporting

• Innovations in sustainable and green procurement
  Group Project: Designing a digital procurement workflow