Understand, Design, and Manage Framework Agreements and DPS Effectively

Frameworks now underpin a significant proportion of public sector procurement in Ireland – yet many organisations lack a practical understanding of how to use them strategically.

This one-day training provides a clear, structured walkthrough of how to design, operate and manage Framework Agreements and Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS), with insights grounded in Irish and EU procurement rules, and supported by real case examples.

For more information on the specific course content and tutor information, please contact ashlee@cmgtraining.com

Who Should Attend

This course will be of interest to anyone in the procurement sector who has responsibility or involvement in creating, managing, or operating framework agreements.

What you will Gain

• A clear understanding of how frameworks and DPS operate — and when to use each
• Guidance on drawdown methods: mini-competition, rotation, cascade, direct award
• Strategies for designing frameworks that deliver on cost, quality, and policy goals
• Tools for due diligence, performance tracking and keeping suppliers engaged
• Insights into how ESG and SME targets can be built into your framework approach
• Real examples of what works (and what doesn’t) across Irish public procurement

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.

The course cost includes all course notes and Certificate.

For more information on the specific course content and tutor information, please contact ashlee@cmgtraining.com