Local Government Procurement
- Course focuses on strategic and operational procurement in local government.
- Emphasizes the importance of procurement in achieving best value and service plans.
- Updates delegates on key initiatives like National Procurement Strategy and EU Directives.
- Aimed at personnel managing contracts with external suppliers in local authorities.
- Led by tutors Iain Cameron and Mark Moore.
Overview
This one-day course focuses on strategic and operational procurement in local government. It covers the role and impact of procurement, key initiatives such as the National Procurement Strategy and EU Procurement Directives, risk management, and more. The aim is to update delegates on procurement practices and emphasize the importance of effective procurement in achieving best value and service plans. The course is designed for personnel from local authorities managing contracts with external suppliers. Tutors are Iain Cameron and Mark Moore.
Who should attend
Local Authority Personnel
Course duration: 1 Day
Course Running Order
Strategic and Operational Procurement
The role of procurement in local government
The scope and spend of procurement across councils
Procurements impact on service plans
Key initiatives in procurement
The National Procurement Strategy
E-Government and E-Procurement
The Gershon Review
PFI Contracting
Constructing Excellence
Risk management for procurement
A guide to the EU Procurement Directives
The programme will update delegates on key developments in procurement practices in the local government sector emphasising a number of key initiatives; the National Procurement Strategy for Local Government, the Gershon Review Best Value, Constructing Excellence, PFI, EU Procurement Directives, encouraging group working throughout.
Course objective
The programmes aim to demonstrate to delegates the importance of procurement within the local government sector and how effective procurement leads to the achievement of best value and service plans.
Who should attend?
Personnel from local authorities involved in involved in the placement and management of contracts with external third party suppliers.
Tutors
Iain Cameron, Mark Moore
