INTRODUCTION
This course aims to help you gain an appreciation of the procurement framework in the Singapore Public Service and better understand your role and responsibility as Approving Officers (AOs) in procurement management.
FOR WHOM THE COURSE IS RELEVANT
This course is relevant to all Approving Authority in the procurement process.
DURATION
5 days
Course Level:
OBJECTIVES
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand the role of an approving authority in ensuring due diligence in procurement
- Understand the common procurement pitfalls and mistakes that approving authorities should be looking out for
COURSE OUTLINE
- Introduction to Government Procurement
- Fundamental Procurement Principles & Ethics
- Lessons Learnt from Recent Procurement Cases
- Latest Developments in Procurement - Rationale for Changes
- Quick Overview of the Government Procurement Lifecycle
- Roles & Responsibilities of Approving Authorities
- Approving Officers (AO)
- AO(Bid Amendment)
- Other key areas
- Establishing Contracts
- Receiving Goods
- Contract Management
- Contract Variations
- Payment, etc.
- Addressing Procurement Challenges
- Key areas covered include:
- Specifications
- Evaluation
- Contract Management
- Key areas covered include:
- Common Procurement Pitfalls and Mistakes
- Learning Lessons from Audit Cases
- Bring Your Own Questions for discussion
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METHODOLOGY
The instructor-led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprise presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials, and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professionals and trainers in these fields. All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.
ACCREDITATION
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).
TRAINING VENUE
The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
ACCOMMODATION AND AIRPORT PICKUP
Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
TAILOR-MADE
This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our IRES Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
PAYMENT
Payment should be transferred to the IRES account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected]
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