Sustainable Public Procurement

Description:

The aim of this course is to provide participants with:

A clear understanding of how to start, implement or maintain a Sustainable Public Procurement (SPP) programme
The capability to manage all aspects of the procurement process as it relates to SPP

Designed For:

This course is designed for those working in the public sector interested in obtaining a comprehensive understanding of sustainable public procurement. It is designed for procurement professionals as well as those closely working in the procurement process including programme and project staff. Specifically, it is relevant to those working with sustainability issues as managers, policy makers, procurement practitioners, requisitioners, clients, contract managers and/or contract review committee members etc

Objectives:

By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:

Develop and implement a strategic plan for SPP
Identify key stakeholders in the SPP procurement process
Bring SPP from a concept into practical use
Integrating SPP in the public procurement processes, practices, and procedures
Use specifications to improve the sustainable outcome of the procurement process
Identify methods to improve sustainability of the supplier base
Understand how evaluation criteria can be used in SPP
Understand the methods and importance of contract management in the SPP process

Topics to be covered:

The principles of Sustainable Public Procurement
Strategic framework to implement an SPP programme
Understand SPP techniques and tools, including best practices and case studies
How SPP can be incorporated into the procurement process
How specification development plays a critical role in SPP
Using ecolabels and other standards to promote and achieve sustainability
What strategies can be used to improve SPP through the supplier selection process
How evaluation criteria improves SPP
How contract management requirements are important to the overall success of SPP

Methodology:

The course is designed to be highly interactive
Each module starts with an overview of the relevant theory, rules, policies and procedures – followed by case studies and group discussions
Participants will be working on challenging hands-on practical exercises and case studies with peers from other organizations and share best practices in public procurement
The course will also provide participants with the opportunity to discuss sustainability issues of procurement rules and regulations of the various UN and public organisations

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Fee:

$1475 USD per participant