Denmark: Introductory Certificate in Public Procurement, Level 2, CIPS accredited

Programme Aim

The aim of this course is to provide participants with:

· A clear understanding of the principles of effective public procurement, the generic procurement process and the role of corporate and transactional procurement

· The capability to plan, implement and evaluate a sourcing process appropriate to the value/risk of the goods/service being procured

· Knowledge of what rules and procedures govern UN procurement – and why they exist

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:

· Describe the principles, processes, procedures and policies of effective procurement,

· The importance and methods of effective procurement planning and strategies

· Understand the activities associated with risk assessment and risk mitigation

· Conduct procurement planning and stakeholder management

· Write specifications and effective terms of reference (TOR)

· Choose appropriate procurement method (RFQ, ITB, RFP)

· Select advertisement method and type of competition

· Understand dos and don’ts when drafting bidding documents

· How to receive and open offers

· Invite and evaluate bids and proposals

· How to manage contractual performance and supply

· Ethics and integrity in procurement

Based on the above, UNDP/PSO suggests a 4-day course with the following programme:

Day 1 Programme:

· The principles of public procurement

· The procurement policies, processes and practises

· Procurement planning and strategy development

· Risk assessment and risk mitigation

· Engaging stakeholders

· Writing specifications

· Writing Terms of Reference

Day 2 Programme:

· Identifying suppliers

· Selection of methods (RFQ, ITB and RFP)

· Methods and procedures of advertisement

· Preparation of solicitation documents

· Inviting offers

· Bid receipt and opening

Day 3 Programme:

· Evaluating bids and proposals

· Contract approval process

· Contract committee submissions and approvals

· Contract award

· Contracting/clarification/negotiation

Day 4 Programme

· Contract and supplier relations management

· Contract administration

· Performance measurement/KPI

· Dispute management

· Ethics and integrity in procurement

Exams and Assessments

During and after the course students can decide to pass two exams:

· One in-class assessment consisting of 100 multiple choice questions of which 80% have to be answered correctly in 2 hours. The assessment will test the student’s knowledge and understanding of the syllabus.

· A work-based assignment where students are given 8 weeks to complete a written essay (maximum 3000 words) to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the syllabus and how this can be applied in a work-related context (Work Based Assessment).

Successful completion of in-class assessment and work-based assessment will provide the students with a dual UNDP/CIPS Accredited Level 2 “Introductory Certificate in Purchasing and Supply”.

Course Fee: $1675 USD per participant

Participants are responsible for cost of own airfare and hotel accommodations.

http://www.training.undp.dk/registration?itemId=Course:407