In situations demanding rapid infrastructure delivery or urgent public service provision, mastering Accelerated Procurement Methods for PPPs is becoming increasingly vital for governments seeking to leverage private sector efficiency and innovation without compromising transparency or value for money. While traditional Public-Private Partnership (PPP) procurement processes are often lengthy and complex, certain circumstances, such as post-disaster reconstruction, critical public health needs, or fast-evolving technological requirements, necessitate more streamlined and expedited approaches to project delivery. This comprehensive training course is meticulously designed to equip public sector officials, procurement specialists, legal professionals, and project managers with the advanced knowledge and practical skills required to understand, design, and implement legitimate accelerated procurement methods for PPPs, ensuring compliance with legal frameworks, maintaining competitive integrity, and delivering timely and effective solutions. Without a clear understanding of Accelerated Procurement Methods for PPPs, public authorities risk delays in critical project delivery, compromising public interest, or resorting to non-competitive processes that undermine transparency and value, underscoring the vital need for specialized expertise in this critical domain.

Duration: 10 Days

Target Audience

• Public Sector Procurement Officers and Specialists
• PPP Unit Professionals
• Government Officials involved in emergency or fast-track project delivery
• Legal Professionals specializing in public procurement and contracts
• Project Managers overseeing urgent infrastructure projects
• Policymakers involved in disaster response and critical service provision
• Consultants providing procurement advisory services
• Private Sector Bid Managers (to understand expedited processes)
• Auditors and Oversight Body Personnel
• Anyone involved in situations requiring rapid PPP project implementation.

Objectives

• Understand the rationale and appropriate circumstances for accelerated PPP procurement.
• Learn about the various types of accelerated procurement methods and their legal basis.
• Acquire skills in designing streamlined tender processes without compromising integrity.
• Comprehend techniques for balancing speed with transparency and competition.
• Explore strategies for expediting project preparation and due diligence in urgent contexts.
• Understand the importance of risk management in accelerated procurement.
• Gain insights into negotiation strategies for fast-track PPPs.
• Develop a practical understanding of legal compliance and anti-corruption measures in expedited processes.
• Master contractual provisions for rapid deployment and flexibility.
• Acquire skills in managing stakeholder expectations in accelerated projects.
• Learn to apply international best practices and emergency procurement guidelines.
• Comprehend techniques for post-award monitoring and oversight in accelerated PPPs.
• Explore strategies for capacity building for rapid response procurement.
• Understand the importance of justification and accountability for accelerated methods.
• Develop the ability to lead and implement effective and compliant accelerated PPP procurements.

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Accelerated PPP Procurement

• Rationale for accelerated procurement: emergencies, critical needs, market urgency.
• Distinguishing accelerated methods from traditional PPP procurement.
• Benefits and risks of expedited processes.
• Legal and policy justifications for accelerated procurement.
• Overview of international experiences with accelerated PPPs.

Module 2: Legal Frameworks for Accelerated Procurement

• National procurement laws allowing for exceptions or expedited procedures.
• Emergency procurement provisions in legislation.
• International guidelines for emergency and fast-track procurement (e.g., UNCITRAL, World Bank).
• Legal requirements for transparency and accountability in accelerated processes.
• Ensuring compliance with anti-corruption laws.

Module 3: Identifying Appropriate Circumstances for Acceleration

• Defining "urgency" and "emergency" in the context of PPPs.
• Criteria for determining when accelerated methods are justified.
• Assessing the criticality of the project and its impact on public welfare.
• Avoiding misuse or abuse of accelerated procedures.
• Due diligence on the justification for acceleration.

Module 4: Streamlined Project Preparation in Accelerated Contexts

• Expediting feasibility studies and business case development.
• Rapid needs assessment and scope definition.
• Prioritizing essential due diligence streams (e.g., critical technical, E&S risks).
• Fast-tracking approvals and permits.
• Managing limited information in a compressed timeline.

Module 5: Accelerated Tender Methodologies

• Direct negotiation (when legally permissible and justified).
• Limited tendering / restricted bidding.
• Competitive dialogue with a compressed timeline.
• Framework agreements and pre-qualified lists for rapid deployment.
• Two-stage tendering with accelerated timelines.

Module 6: Designing Expedited Tender Documents

• Streamlining Request for Qualification (RFQ) and Request for Proposals (RFP) content.
• Focusing on essential requirements and output specifications.
• Minimizing unnecessary details while maintaining clarity.
• Adapting standard PPP contracts for rapid negotiation.
• Ensuring legal sufficiency despite reduced length.

Module 7: Expedited Bid Evaluation and Selection

• Designing efficient evaluation criteria and scoring methodologies.
• Rapid assessment of technical and financial proposals.
• Compressed timelines for clarifications and negotiations.
• Streamlined approval processes for bid recommendations.
• Balancing speed with thoroughness in decision-making.

Module 8: Risk Management in Accelerated Procurement

• Heightened risks in expedited processes (e.g., incomplete due diligence, suboptimal pricing).
• Identifying and prioritizing critical risks for rapid mitigation.
• Contractual mechanisms for managing unforeseen risks in fast-track projects.
• Contingency planning for delays or cost overruns.
• Allocating risks appropriately under pressure.

Module 9: Negotiation Strategies in Accelerated PPPs

• Adapting negotiation tactics for a compressed timeline.
• Focusing on key deal points and essential terms.
• Leveraging urgency while maintaining a strong negotiating position.
• Managing expectations of all parties.
• Expediting legal and financial closing.

Module 10: Contractual Provisions for Rapid Deployment and Flexibility

• Clauses for rapid mobilization and commencement of services.
• Performance incentives for early completion.
• Flexibility clauses for scope changes or evolving needs.
• Clear mechanisms for managing unforeseen events.
• Termination provisions relevant to urgent projects.

Module 11: Transparency and Anti-Corruption in Accelerated Processes

• Maintaining transparency despite expedited timelines.
• Adapting public disclosure requirements for urgent projects.
• Implementing robust anti-corruption safeguards.
• Role of independent oversight and audit.
• Justifying the use of accelerated methods to ensure accountability.

Module 12: Stakeholder Management in Accelerated Projects

• Communicating urgency and project rationale to stakeholders.
• Managing public expectations for rapid delivery.
• Expedited community engagement and consultation processes.
• Addressing concerns quickly and effectively.
• Building consensus under pressure.

Module 13: Post-Award Monitoring and Oversight

• Tailoring contract management frameworks for accelerated PPPs.
• Focus on critical performance indicators and milestones.
• Rapid response mechanisms for non-compliance.
• Ensuring long-term value for money despite initial speed.
• Lessons learned from the implementation phase.

Module 14: International Case Studies and Emergency Procurement Guidelines

• Analysis of international experiences with accelerated PPPs (e.g., post-disaster, health crises).
• Review of emergency procurement guidelines from international bodies.
• Lessons learned from global best practices in rapid project delivery.
• Adapting successful models to different contexts.
• Discussion of innovative approaches to expedited PPPs.

Module 15: Capacity Building and Preparedness for Accelerated PPPs

• Developing institutional capacity for rapid response procurement.
• Training procurement teams for urgent situations.
• Establishing pre-qualified lists of potential private partners.
• Developing standard operating procedures for accelerated methods.
• Preparing for future crises and urgent infrastructure needs.

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 7 working days before commencement of the training.