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Operations & Supply Chain

Public Procurement Procedures and Compliance

Public procurement must deliver value for money while complying with strict rules on transparency, equal treatment and competition. This course covers public procurement principles and regulations, procedure selection, technical specifications, award criteria, evaluation, contract award and standstill, remedies, and contract management in the public sector.

5 days Classroom or live online English
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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Procurement errors in the public sector can lead to legal challenges, delays and audit findings. This course helps you run compliant, efficient procurements that achieve best value.

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.

The course uses procedure walkthroughs, evaluation exercises, case studies of challenges and document reviews. It provides general guidance; national rules vary.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

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

  • Explain public procurement principles and legal framework
  • Select appropriate procurement procedures
  • Prepare specifications and award criteria
  • Evaluate tenders fairly and transparently
  • Manage contract award, debriefs and challenges
  • Manage public contracts and modifications
Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

  • Public sector procurement officers
  • Contract managers in public bodies
  • Suppliers bidding for public contracts
  • Auditors
  • Finance and project staff in public organisations
Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

  • Procurement regulation
  • Procedure selection
  • Specification writing
  • Tender evaluation
  • Challenge management
  • Public contract management
Course outline

Your learning journey.

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

Day 1Public Procurement Principles

  1. 09:00–09:54Objectives of public procurement
  2. 09:54–10:48Legal framework and thresholds
  3. 10:48–11:00Transparency and equal treatment
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Transparency and equal treatment (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Value for money
  7. 13:06–14:00Exercise: Identifying compliance risks

Day 2Procedures

  1. 09:00–09:54Open and restricted procedures
  2. 09:54–10:48Competitive dialogue and negotiation
  3. 10:48–11:00Framework agreements and dynamic systems
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Framework agreements and dynamic systems (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Below-threshold procurement
  7. 13:06–14:00Workshop: Selecting procedures

Day 3Specifications and Criteria

  1. 09:00–09:54Technical specifications
  2. 09:54–10:48Selection criteria
  3. 10:48–11:00Award criteria and weighting
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Award criteria and weighting (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Social and environmental criteria
  7. 13:06–14:00Exercise: Drafting criteria

Day 4Evaluation and Award

  1. 09:00–09:54Evaluation process
  2. 09:54–10:48Abnormally low tenders
  3. 10:48–11:00Award decisions and standstill
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Award decisions and standstill (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Debriefing and remedies
  7. 13:06–14:00Case study: A procurement challenge

Day 5Contract Management

  1. 09:00–09:54Contract performance monitoring
  2. 09:54–10:48Modifications
  3. 10:48–11:00Supplier relationships
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Supplier relationships (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Audit trail
  7. 13:06–14:00Capstone: Procurement 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.

Istanbul 16 Nov - 20 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 16 Nov - 20 Nov 2026
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€1,250.-Register
Rome 23 Nov - 27 Nov 2026
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€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 23 Nov - 27 Nov 2026
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€1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
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€2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
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€1,250.-Register
Singapore 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
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€2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
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€1,250.-Register
London 4 Jan - 8 Jan 2027
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€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 4 Jan - 8 Jan 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Dubai 18 Jan - 22 Jan 2027
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€3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 18 Jan - 22 Jan 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 1 Feb - 5 Feb 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Feb - 5 Feb 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 15 Feb - 19 Feb 2027
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€1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Feb - 19 Feb 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Cape Town 22 Feb - 26 Feb 2027
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€1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 22 Feb - 26 Feb 2027
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Paris 1 Mar - 5 Mar 2027
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€2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Mar - 5 Mar 2027
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Istanbul 15 Mar - 19 Mar 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Mar - 19 Mar 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 5 Apr - 9 Apr 2027
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€2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 5 Apr - 9 Apr 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Rome 12 Apr - 16 Apr 2027
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€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 12 Apr - 16 Apr 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Singapore 19 Apr - 23 Apr 2027
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€2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 19 Apr - 23 Apr 2027
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€1,250.-Register
London 3 May - 7 May 2027
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€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 3 May - 7 May 2027
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Dubai 17 May - 21 May 2027
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€3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 17 May - 21 May 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 7 Jun - 11 Jun 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 7 Jun - 11 Jun 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Cape Town 14 Jun - 18 Jun 2027
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€1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 14 Jun - 18 Jun 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
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€1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
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Paris 5 Jul - 9 Jul 2027
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€2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 5 Jul - 9 Jul 2027
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Istanbul 19 Jul - 23 Jul 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 19 Jul - 23 Jul 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 2 Aug - 6 Aug 2027
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€2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 2 Aug - 6 Aug 2027
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Singapore 16 Aug - 20 Aug 2027
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€2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 16 Aug - 20 Aug 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Barcelona 23 Aug - 27 Aug 2027
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€2,840.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 23 Aug - 27 Aug 2027
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London 6 Sept - 10 Sept 2027
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€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 6 Sept - 10 Sept 2027
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Dubai 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
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€3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 4 Oct - 8 Oct 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 4 Oct - 8 Oct 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 18 Oct - 22 Oct 2027
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€1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 18 Oct - 22 Oct 2027
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Vienna 25 Oct - 29 Oct 2027
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€2,940.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 25 Oct - 29 Oct 2027
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Paris 1 Nov - 5 Nov 2027
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€2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Nov - 5 Nov 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Istanbul 15 Nov - 19 Nov 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Nov - 19 Nov 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
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€2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Singapore 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
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€2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
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€1,250.-Register

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?

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