Introduction

This course explains the significance of public procurement for national development and good governance. The course also covers the skills required for planning and executing procurement operations for goods, works and services, including the selection of consultants based on risk assessment and the optimal contracting strategy set out in the World Bank Procurement Framework and Regulations for Projects after 1 July 2016. Each presentation is followed by practical assignments and/or group work to find solutions to typical procurement problems.

DURATION

5 Days

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Public procurement practitioners at the ministry and local government levels; members of national public procurement offices, tender boards, and evaluation committees; procurement trainers; procurement and financial auditors; probity advisers; staff of civil society organizations and financial institutions.

COURSE LEVEL: Intermediate

COURSE OBJECTIVES

At the end of this IRES training seminar, you will learn to:

• a better understanding of the role of competition, non-discrimination and transparency in achieving “value for money” in public procurement operations;
• effective planning, risk assessment, execution and monitoring of public procurement operations;
• appropriate selection of prescribed procurement methods;
• preparation of well-balanced procurement documents based on standard models of proven validity and the ability to customize these to suit their national context and regulatory frameworks;
• increased awareness of the importance of “bid challenge” procedures and related remedies for the proper functioning
of a public procurement system;
• upgraded ability to conduct bid evaluation, contract award and contract administration procedures.

TOPICS TO BE COVERED

MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION, PRINCIPLES AND INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK

• Public procurement principles (with reference to UNCITRAL Model Law, European Union directives, World Bank Guidelines and WTO Agreement on Government Procurement)

• WB/OECD baseline and performance indicators for benchmarking public procurement system

• Procurement methods for Goods, Works, Non-Consulting services

• System of remedies (bidders’ complaints procedures)

• The World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers

• The World Bank Project Procurement Strategy for Development

MODULE 2: PROCUREMENT PLANNING

• Procurement Process

• Strategic and operational Planning

• Preparation of technical specifications and market research

MODULE 3: BIDDING DOCUMENTS FOR GOODS

• Setting pre-qualification criteria

• Preparation of bidding documents

• Bid opening and bid evaluation, post qualification, award and publication

MODULE 4: NON-CONSULTING SERVICES

• Types and nature of services, Employer’s requirements

• TOR and evaluation criteria

• Key performance indicators

MODULE 5: CONSULTING SERVICES

• QCBS and other methods of Consultants selection

• Request for proposals for consulting services

• Evaluation of proposals/negotiation/proposal evaluation report

MODULE 6: WORKS PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT

• Types of Works Contracts

• Pre and Post Qualification for Works

• Contract Conditions

• Evaluation Process for Works (One and Two – Envelope)

MODULE 7: CONTRACT MANAGEMENT FOR GOODS, NON-CONSULTING SERVICES, CONSULTING SERVICES AND WORKS

• Selected case studies dealing with common problems in public procurement

• Dispute Settlement

• Code of Ethics in Public Procurement

Course Administration Details:

METHODOLOGY

The instructor led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprise of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional 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 with an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate.

TRAINING VENUE

The training is residential and will be held at IRES training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, lunch, and study visits.

All participants will additionally cater for their, travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation is arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.

Email:  [email protected] or  outreach.,[email protected]

Mob: +254 715 077 817 or +254 715 077 815

Tel: 020 211 3814

TAILOR- MADE

This training can also be customized for your institution upon request to a minimum of 4 participants. You can have it delivered in our training centre or at a convenient location.

For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254715077817, +254(020) 211 3814 or +254 715 077 817 mail [email protected] or  [email protected]

PAYMENT

Payment should be transferred to IRES account through bank the course start date

Send proof of payment to [email protected] or  [email protected]

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