Netherlands: Procurement for Relief and Development Projects

This course explores key facets that govern the public procurement process and focuses on contracts entered into by public authorities and governments for the purposes of procurement of goods and works. The course covers topics such as best practices for procedures used during the procurement process, implementing the public procurement process, and selecting applicable methods for resolution of disputes in public procurement contracts. Through use of knowledge management and theory and practice we will ensure understanding of how to interpret a public procurement contract and be able to assist in its execution while summarizing the steps involved for successful completion of procurement.

Our goal is to enable managers, administrators, and staff to leverage purchasing and contracting to improve support for business units and achieveRelief and Development Projects goals. We will do this by bringing forth various issues that impact the procurement and contract management process that will aid participants in gaining knowledge, insights, skills, and abilities that will enable them to add strategic value by managing cost, creating efficiencies, and driving innovation. The objective of this course is to enable government professionals to understand the essential need and basic concepts of procurement policies, procedures and practices and to avoid potential pitfalls when planning, implementing and managing public procurement strategies.

Course Outline

MODULE 1: The Fundamentals of Procurement -Relief and Development Projects and Legal Framework

• Why Public Procurement Matters
• Objectives of Procurement Reform
• Choice of Public Procurement Procedures
• The Legal and Regulatory Framework
• Types of Contractual and Commercial Relationships

MODULE 2: The Procurement Cycle

• The Procurement Process Model Overview
• Adopting a Strategic Approach: When to Bid
• Key Steps in Tender Preparation
• Tender Process Types and Evaluation Options
• Preparing Your Documentation: Develop a Tender Resource Pack

MODULE 3: Methods and General Terms and Conditions of Procurement

• Solicitation of Proposals
• Procedures of Open Competitive Bidding
• Prequalification/Qualification & Disqualification of Contracts
• Alternative Methods of Procurement
• Understanding Key Compliance Indicators

MODULE 4: Contract Execution and Post-Execution in Procurement

• What is a contract? Legal, Business and Relational issues
• Contract Administration and the Purpose and Process of Contract Approval
• Engaging and Relating to Stakeholders during Contracting and Procurement
• Implementation and Monitoring the Contract
• Closing of Contracts

MODULE 5: Dispute Resolution Mechanisms

• Understanding Conflict Styles and Resolution Techniques
• Identifying and Managing Disputes and Potential Conflicts
• Managing Bid Protest: Theory and Practice
• How to Manage Contractual Reviews

MODULE 6: Preventing and Fighting Corruption

• Why Integrity in Public Procurement Matters
• Establishing Clear Ethical Standards
• Adopting Integrity Pacts
• Causes and Consequences of Corruption

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