Practical Procurement Act For Buyers Price: £195.00 (ex VAT)
Designed as a follow-on from our Understanding the Procurement Act for Buyers course, this course builds on that basic level of understanding and helps attendees explore practical examples of how the Act will be implemented.
This comprehensive course is designed to involve participants with the Procurement Act 2023, through a series of scenarios associated with the key principles, processes, and regulations which have changed.
Participants will gain valuable knowledge and skills essential for implementing the intricacies of the new elements of the Act, ensuring compliance, and promoting transparency and efficiency in the procurement process.
By the end of this course, participants will be well-equipped to implement the more complex areas of the Procurement Act 2023, ensuring compliance and contributing to the development of efficient and transparent procurement practices under the new rules.
Comprehensive Understanding: Develop a thorough understanding of the Procurement Act 2023, including its key provisions, objectives, and the legal framework that will govern public procurement activities.
Legal Compliance: Equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure compliance with the Procurement Act 2023, minimizing the risk of legal issues and challenges.
Preliminary Market Engagement: Gain insights into effective stakeholder communication and collaboration, fostering positive relationships with suppliers, government entities, and other stakeholders involved in the procurement process.
Efficient Procurement Processes: Learn how to streamline and enhance procurement processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and take advantage of the new competitive flexible procedure.
Transparency and Accountability: Explore the principles of transparency and accountability in procurement with the new notices and understand how to implement practices that foster integrity and trust in the procurement process.
Guidance
The Procurement Act 2023 brought many changes to the procurement regime. Many areas of procurement are affected for both buyers and suppliers. The Cabinet Office has produced a significant amount of guidance to support the implementation, and attendees will be expected to access some of this guidance during the practical exercises. The guidance documents can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/procurement-act-2023-guidance-documents
Agenda
- Morning session 1 commences at 09:15 with a comfort break at 10:30 for 10 minutes followed by session 2.
- Training breaks for lunch at 12:30, resuming for session 3 at 13:15
- The training day ends at 15:30.
- All timings are approximate and depend on delegate questions and interaction.
04 Dec, 2024 Online | Book now |