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SUMMARY:New! Understanding Procurement and Writing Simple Contracts & Agreements – 9th June at 10am Online
DESCRIPTION:Essential guidance to help your Council;\n\nImplement effective and legal procurement of supplies & services.\nDevelop uncomplicated contracts and robust written-agreements.\n\n In this session we will cover: –\nPart 1. 10.00-11.00:  Procurement Procedures\n\nUnderstanding current regulations and the need for completing a procurement process\nDeveloping criteria for sourcing, purchasing and awarding contracts\nManaging estimates, quotes and tenders\nEnsuring quality, value for money, social value and fairness\n\n \nPart 2. 11.20-12.30:  Contracts and Agreements\n\nWriting basic contracts and agreements\nDeveloping Invitations to Tender and using Contract Finder\nProducing comprehensive specifications\nEnsuring your contractor’s legal compliance, certification and necessary policies\nEffective contract management\n\n \nCourse Tutor: Mike Deegan\nMike has 30 years experience of delivering effective procurement and successfully managing contracts. His expertise in working with charities and local councils means he fully understands how smaller bodies and organisations operate.\nHe previously worked in nature conservation for 20 years with responsibility for procurement, including the development a contract template for his county Wildlife Trust. He later spent nearly 10 years as a Parish Councillor in Staffordshire, including several years as vice-chairman; developing and managing a number of community projects and procurement processes.\nSince 2019, Mike has been supporting local councils and charities as a consultant with a range of services, including management of procurement procedures. He has also been supporting several County Local Councils Associations with training and helping NALC with the Local Council Award Scheme (on their national accreditation panel).\nRunning time: 2 hours approximately depending on Q&A\nRemote access: Zoom joining instructions will be issued closer to the time\nCancellation: A full refund will be given if 14 days or more notice prior to the date of the training course is given. However, this could cause an event to be cancelled if it becomes uneconomic to run.\nMembers £45 per ticket\nNon-members £90 per ticket\n
URL:https://bucksalc.gov.uk/events/new-understanding-procurement-and-writing-simple-contracts-agreements-9th-june-at-10am-online/
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