Certificate in Public Procurement

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The Programme

The Certificate in Public Procurement is a comprehensive introduction to public procurement and focuses on best practice procurement in the public sector and the achievement of value for money within the context of Irish and European Union legislation. The course provides comprehensive detail on all aspects of the procurement process to professionals seeking to enhance their skill base in this important field. It seeks to provide participants with the basic knowledge, skills and tools necessary to ensure an effective and efficient procurement service, which will deliver value for money, manage procurement risks and ensure compliance with all national and EU procurement regulations. It is offered by the IPA in association with Achilles Procurement Services.

Is This Programme for you?

The course is specifically designed for public sector officials engaged in the procurement of supplies, works and services. 

Subjects

This Certificate covers the following topics:

Foundation – Principles and Rules 

• Principles and Regulations 
• Defining Contract Types 
• Procedures 
• Different Types of Notices

Assessment Processes 

• Selection Criteria 
• Award Criteria 
• Framework Agreements/Panels/Lists 
• Remedies Legislation

Value for Money, Planning and Procurement Strategy 

• Principles of Good Procurement 
• Value for Money 
• Procurement Planning 
• Procurement Strategy

Tender Documentation and Tendering Process 

• Tender Documentation 
• Request for Tenders 
• Tender Receipt, Opening and Evaluation

Debriefing, Risk Management, Ethics and Corporate Governance 

• Risk Assessment and Management 
• Business Ethics & Corporate Governance 
• Debriefing 
• Contract Terms and Conditions

Assessment

Award of the Certificate is based on the successful completion of three assignments, a work-based project and a three hour, closed book examination.

Seminar Dates

	CPP1	CPP2	CPP3
Workshop 1	13 &14 September 2017	29 & 30 November 2017	24 & 25 January 2018
Workshop 2	11 & 12 October 2017	19 & 20 December 2017	22 & 23 February 2018
Workshop 3	7 & 8 November 2017	15 &16 January 2018	21 & 22 March 2018
Workshop 4	5 & 6 December 2017	7 & 8 February 2018	19 & 20 April 2018
Workshop 5	10 & 11 January 2018	5 & 6 March 2018	16 & 17 May 2018
Workshop 6	14 March 2018	15 March 2018	29 Mary 2018
Examinations	26 April 2018	26 April 2018	25 June 2018

 

Please note that workshop/examination dates may be subject to change. 

Prospectus

Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 / 2018

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