Advanced Public Procurement Management Training Course: Strategies, Compliance, And Value For Money

Introduction

As governments face increasing scrutiny over transparency, efficiency, and fiscal responsibility, mastering public procurement is no longer optional—it’s essential. This Advanced Public Procurement Management Training Course is designed to equip procurement professionals with cutting-edge tools and strategic insights to deliver competitive, fair, and accountable procurement outcomes.

Participants will explore the full procurement lifecycle, from strategic sourcing and e-procurement to contract management and performance auditing. The course emphasizes legal compliance, market engagement, and the integration of innovation and sustainability into procurement frameworks. Through practical exercises and global best practices, this course prepares public officials to deliver value for money and institutional integrity in procurement operations.

Target Audience

• Senior procurement officers and supply chain managers
• Government and public sector contracting officials
• Procurement compliance and audit professionals
• Project managers involved in tendering processes
• Legal advisors and contract specialists
• Public finance and treasury officers
• Members of procurement review or oversight boards

Course Objectives

• Deepen understanding of advanced procurement planning and strategy
• Navigate complex public procurement laws and regulatory frameworks
• Apply principles of value for money, transparency, and accountability
• Manage high-value, high-risk procurement with precision
• Utilize e-procurement systems for efficiency and traceability
• Design robust bid evaluation and contract award processes
• Monitor supplier performance and enforce compliance
• Address procurement fraud, collusion, and conflict of interest
• Align procurement practices with sustainable development and innovation

Duration

5 Days

Course Outline

Module 1: Strategic Procurement Planning and Risk Management

• Structuring procurement to meet policy goals
• Risk mapping and mitigation in procurement planning
• Demand forecasting and market analysis
• Categorization of procurement by complexity and value
• Linking procurement strategy to organizational priorities

Module 2: Public Procurement Regulatory Frameworks and Ethics

• Overview of international procurement guidelines
• Legal obligations and institutional roles
• Principles of competition, fairness, and equal treatment
• Handling bidder complaints and dispute resolution
• Ethical dilemmas and conflict of interest management

Module 3: Competitive Tendering and Bid Evaluation

• Designing clear and fair solicitation documents
• Advertising, prequalification, and invitation processes
• Evaluation criteria, scoring systems, and transparency
• Avoiding bias and managing evaluation committees
• Awarding contracts and debriefing unsuccessful bidders

Module 4: E-Procurement and Digital Transformation

• Benefits and challenges of digital procurement
• System architecture for e-tendering and e-contracting
• Ensuring cybersecurity and data protection
• Supplier registration and electronic bidding
• Tracking, reporting, and archiving electronically

Module 5: Sustainable and Inclusive Procurement

• Embedding social and environmental criteria
• Supporting SMEs and local content strategies
• Lifecycle costing and green procurement principles
• Inclusive procurement for gender and youth
• Performance monitoring of sustainable contracts

Module 6: Contract Management and Supplier Oversight

• Drafting enforceable and performance-based contracts
• Risk sharing and dispute prevention in contracts
• Contract amendments, renewals, and termination
• Supplier relationship management
• Using KPIs and SLAs for monitoring compliance

Module 7: Procurement Audit and Compliance Monitoring

• Designing internal procurement controls
• Audit trails and documentation standards
• Fraud detection and prevention techniques
• Handling irregularities and sanctions
• Enhancing institutional accountability and oversight

Module 8: Innovation and Reform in Public Procurement

• Trends in agile and collaborative procurement
• Innovation partnerships and framework agreements
• Procurement reform case studies and success factors
• Aligning procurement with public sector innovation
• Driving transformation through strategic procurement

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 10 working days before commencement of the training.