Governance & Compliance

Government Contracts and Procurement Compliance

Companies that sell to government face special rules on bidding, pricing, ethics, records and audits. This course explains compliance obligations in government contracting: procurement rules, conflicts of interest, gifts and lobbying, pricing and cost disclosure, subcontracting, records, audits and consequences of non-compliance.

5 days Classroom or live online English

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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Breaches in government contracting can lead to debarment and penalties. You will learn to manage public contracts compliantly.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.

Course methodology

How you will learn.

Rule briefings, compliance scenarios, case studies of debarment and audit readiness exercises.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the rules governing government contracts
Manage conflicts of interest and contacts with officials
Comply with pricing and cost disclosure requirements
Manage subcontractors and flow-down clauses
Maintain records and prepare for audits
Respond to compliance issues and investigations

Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

Government contract managers
Bid and proposal staff
Compliance officers
Finance professionals in B2G companies
Legal staff

Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

Regulatory compliance
Ethics management
Cost compliance
Subcontract management
Audit readiness

Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Government Contracting

09:00–10:08Public procurement rules
10:08–11:00Supplier obligations
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Supplier obligations (continued)
11:45–12:53Risks
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 2Ethics

09:00–10:08Conflicts of interest
10:08–11:00Gifts and lobbying
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Gifts and lobbying (continued)
11:45–12:53Revolving door
12:53–14:00Scenarios

Day 3Pricing and Costs

09:00–10:08Price reasonableness
10:08–11:00Cost disclosure
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Cost disclosure (continued)
11:45–12:53Invoicing
12:53–14:00Workshop

Day 4Subcontracts and Records

09:00–10:08Flow-down clauses
10:08–11:00Records
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Records (continued)
11:45–12:53Audit rights
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 5Issues

09:00–10:08Investigations
10:08–11:00Self-reporting
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Self-reporting (continued)
11:45–12:53Debarment
12:53–14:00Action plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

Dates & venues

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Confirmed dates accept registration requests. Tentative dates are enquiry only.

Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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