Procurement Essentials
Programme Overview & Summary
This one-day introductory course will provide participants with a solid understanding of the fundamental principles and practices involved in public procurement within the context of UK procurement legislation. Learners will deepen their understanding through a combination of theoretical knowledge, practical insights, and case studies. Participants will gain the essential skills and knowledge required to navigate the complexities of procurement processes and maximise value for money.
Style and Approach
This course combines knowledge transfer, participative exercises, group discussions and sharing of best practice to allow learners to work with others and embed their thinking. Learners leave with a course workbook of notes, templates and tools covered, for reference and application in the workplace
Audience
This course is suitable for procurement professionals, contract managers, project managers, and individuals involved in public procurement processes within Network Rail who need a comprehensive introductory or a refresher course on procurement.
Programme Structure
This course uses a combination of discussion and interactive activities and the spirit of the course is one of some input, discussion and building your own knowledge to navigate the complexities of procurement processes and maximise value for money.
Preparing for the workshop
None required.
Group Size
N/A
Prerequisite & Requirements
None required for this course.
Supporting Resources
Course Duration
1 Day
Course Cost
For all our course pricing please login at Course pricing. Please Note: Only employees with a Network Rail email address will be allowed access.
Learning delivery
Classroom based delivery. This course also uses a combination of discussion and interactive activities for content delivery.
Course Objectives
Through a combination of theoretical knowledge, practical insights, and case studies, delegates will gain the essential skills and knowledge required to navigate the complexities of procurement processes and maximise value for money.
Accreditation
Procurement Essentials accreditation.
Course Progression
Stand alone course.
Course Syllabus/Topics
This course combines knowledge transfer, participative exercises, group discussions and sharing of best practice to allow learners to work with others and embed their thinking. Learners leave with a course workbook of notes, templates and tools covered, for reference and application in the workplace.
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, the delegate will be able to:
- Appreciate the basis for public procurement
- Understand the key principles behind UK national and legacy EU legislation
- Understand the appropriate procurement procedures
- Add value through understanding the supplier selection and evaluation
- Understand the contract award, debrief and standstill procedures.
How to apply
If you would like to attend this course or have any queries about your projects following the course, or wish to submit your project for accreditation, please goto our how to book webpage.
