Sustainable Public Procurement Training Course: Strategies For Green, Inclusive, And Accountable Procurement

Introduction

Sustainable public procurement is transforming how governments deliver public goods and services. As global standards rise and sustainability commitments grow, procurement professionals must align acquisition practices with environmental, social, and economic objectives. This Sustainable Public Procurement Training Course empowers public sector leaders to implement policies that promote long-term value, equity, and responsible consumption.

Participants will gain actionable insights into integrating sustainability into procurement strategies while maintaining transparency, competitiveness, and legal compliance. The course covers tools, techniques, and frameworks essential for green purchasing, social inclusion, circular economy integration, and lifecycle costing—all within the broader goals of sustainable development and ethical governance.

Target Audience

• Government procurement officers and supply chain managers
• Policy makers and sustainability advisors in public institutions
• Auditors and compliance officials involved in procurement
• Project managers overseeing environmentally sensitive purchases
• Legal experts and contract administrators
• Public sector innovation and ESG professionals
• Members of oversight bodies and procurement boards

Course Objectives

• Understand the principles and policy frameworks of sustainable procurement
• Identify and apply environmental, social, and economic sustainability criteria
• Incorporate lifecycle costing and total cost of ownership in evaluations
• Strengthen compliance with national and international sustainability mandates
• Promote supplier diversity and social inclusion in procurement
• Evaluate risks and performance in sustainable contracts
• Engage stakeholders to align procurement with organizational goals
• Leverage procurement to advance the circular economy
• Implement monitoring, reporting, and transparency mechanisms for accountability

Duration

5 Days

Course Outline

Module 1: Foundations of Sustainable Procurement and Global Frameworks

• Definitions, objectives, and evolution of sustainable procurement
• Role of procurement in achieving the SDGs
• Policy alignment with international standards (e.g. UNEP, ISO 20400)
• Sustainability risk assessment in supply chains
• Public value and inclusive procurement principles

Module 2: Legal and Institutional Frameworks for Sustainability

• Regulatory requirements and mandates on sustainability
• Embedding sustainability in procurement policies and manuals
• Institutional roles and responsibilities
• Public procurement reform and sustainable governance
• Legal considerations for ethical sourcing

Module 3: Environmental Criteria and Green Procurement Tools

• Climate-smart procurement policies and examples
• Energy-efficient and low-carbon product sourcing
• Eco-labels, certifications, and standards
• Green specifications and supplier guidance
• Evaluation metrics for environmental impact

Module 4: Social Inclusion and Ethical Procurement Practices

• Procurement strategies for gender equality and marginalized groups
• Child labor, fair trade, and labor standards compliance
• Inclusive sourcing from SMEs and social enterprises
• Ethical supply chain transparency
• Community benefit and local economic development

Module 5: Lifecycle Costing and Circular Economy Integration

• Fundamentals of lifecycle costing in procurement decisions
• Circular procurement practices and waste minimization
• Value chain analysis for sustainable outcomes
• Procurement’s role in resource efficiency
• Case studies on circular public procurement

Module 6: Supplier Engagement and Sustainability Performance

• Market engagement and capacity building for sustainable supply
• Incentivizing innovation through performance-based contracts
• Sustainability KPIs in supplier contracts
• Supplier audits and compliance tracking
• Partnership models for sustainable delivery

Module 7: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting of Procurement Impact

• Indicators for sustainability performance
• Integrating sustainability into procurement scorecards
• Reporting mechanisms and transparency portals
• Audit methodologies and third-party verifications
• Communication of procurement outcomes

Module 8: Strategic Implementation and Change Management

• Building internal capacity for sustainable procurement
• Stakeholder collaboration and leadership buy-in
• Developing action plans and sustainability roadmaps
• Digital tools to track and manage sustainability
• Institutionalizing sustainable procurement practices

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.