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Procurement is central to the delivery of improved public services. Most recently the Gershon review has added even more pressure for professionalism in procurement. The increasing use by the public sector of purchased services such as outsourcing, turnkey contracts, the use of third parties and hybrids to deliver public services involves very significant public expenditure and greater risks.It is essential that those with responsibility for procurement, including non-specialists, are aware of the issues involved and how these can be managed to achieve VfM. This course covers the key areas of importance to public sector procurement and touches most of the issues likely to arise in the sector

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  • Introductory

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• Understand where procurement fits into the bigger strategic picture • Recognise ways in which procurement can contribute to improve performance • Select the best option for managing the purchasing role • Map effective procedures for guiding procurement activity • Work within the legislation that applies to public procurement • Identify and manage risks • Manage relationships with suppliers

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£1150 for up to 12 delegates

 

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