This one-day training course offers expert guidance on the how to improve your public procurement strategies. from navigating inflation and supply chain challenges, to embedding green and social procurement practices.

You’ll also explore topics like innovation partnerships, financial due diligence (Z-score analysis), supplier development, and the strategic use of Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS).

Why attend?

• Stay ahead of important aspects like green and social procurement
• Learn smart sourcing and risk management techniques
• Master financial due diligence using real-world case studies
• Get practical insights on innovation procurement and supplier management
• Understand life cycle costing and how it shapes contract decisions
• Gain hands-on knowledge of eTenders and OGP self-service options

Course Content Includes:

• Mitigating supply chain risks and managing inflation
• Developing procurement strategies that align with organisational goals
• Creating dynamic, sustainable supply chains
• Applying Z-score models for supplier financial health
• Building effective tender documents and evaluation criteria
• Managing post-tender contract performance and supplier relationships
• Navigating Brexit, trade, and regulatory challenges

What You’ll Take Away

‍Practical strategies and actionable insights to improve your procurement process, reduce risk, and further innovation.

Who Should Attend?

This topic will be very relevant to those involved in the process of procuring public work, or awarding public contracts, who wants an understanding of the legal process of awarding contracts and challenging decisions. Relevant to procurement managers in the public sector, state & semi-state bodies, those dealing with public construction contracts, procurement/purchasing managers in hospitals &healthcare, housing, and anyone who is responsible for procuring, awarding, or debriefing public contracts.

Certification

On completion of this one-day training course, you will receive your Certificate of Attendance. Please note certificates are issued at the close of the training course to participants on completion of the course.

This course may qualify for CPD points. Please check directly with your association or awarding body to see how many points they will award.

Cost

An ‘Early Bird’ discounted rate of €499 is currently available. This training course normal rate is €599. Places are limited and are allocated on a first come first served basis. PLEASE NOTE THE EARLY BIRD RATE CLOSES 3 WEEKS PRIOR TO COURSE DATE. The course cost includes all course documentation and Certificate of Attendance.