Operations & Supply Chain

Public Procurement Principles and Practice

Public procurement must deliver value for money while ensuring transparency, fairness and accountability. This course covers public procurement principles, legal frameworks, procurement methods and thresholds, tender documents, evaluation, contract award and challenges, e-procurement and integrity in public purchasing.

5 days Classroom or live online English

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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Errors in public procurement lead to audit findings, legal challenges and lost public trust. You will learn compliant and effective practice.

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.

Regulatory briefings, case studies, tender document review, evaluation exercises and integrity scenarios.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

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

Explain public procurement principles and frameworks
Select procurement methods and procedures
Prepare compliant tender documents
Evaluate bids transparently
Manage award, standstill and challenges
Promote integrity and prevent corruption

Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

Public sector procurement officers
Tender committee members
Government budget holders
Auditors of public bodies
Suppliers to government

Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

Regulatory compliance
Procedure selection
Tender documentation
Transparent evaluation
Integrity management

Course outline

Your learning journey.

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

Day 1Public Procurement Principles

09:00–10:08Value for money and transparency
10:08–11:00Legal frameworks
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Legal frameworks (continued)
11:45–12:53Roles
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 2Procurement Methods

09:00–10:08Open, restricted and negotiated procedures
10:08–11:00Thresholds
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Thresholds (continued)
11:45–12:53Framework agreements
12:53–14:00Workshop

Day 3Tender Documents

09:00–10:08Specifications
10:08–11:00Conditions
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Conditions (continued)
11:45–12:53Evaluation criteria
12:53–14:00Document review

Day 4Evaluation and Award

09:00–10:08Evaluation committees
10:08–11:00Award decisions
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Award decisions (continued)
11:45–12:53Challenges
12:53–14:00Case study

Day 5Integrity and Improvement

09:00–10:08Corruption risks
10:08–11:00E-procurement
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45E-procurement (continued)
11:45–12:53Performance
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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