New! Enhancing Procurement Skills for Clerks and Councillors – In-person Workshop – October 31st -10am to 3.30pm
Objective: To equip clerks and councillors with the necessary knowledge and skills to navigate the procurement process effectively, ensuring compliance and fostering collaboration.
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM: Welcome and Introduction
- Overview of the training day agenda
- Importance of procurement in local councils
- Introductions and Quiz
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM: Understanding Procurement Regulations
- Overview of current procurement regulations
- Importance of accurate documentation
- Interactive discussion: Common challenges faced by councils
11:15 AM – 11:30 AM: Break
11:30 PM – 12:45 PM: Crafting Comprehensive Invitation to Tender (ITT) Documents
- What is the plan?
- Key components of a successful ITT
- Group exercise: Drafting a sample ITT based on a hypothetical project
- Sharing and feedback session
12:45 AM – 1.15 PM: Using Contracts Finder Effectively
- Step-by-step guide on navigating Contracts Finder
- Hands-on activity: Participants practice using the platform to locate relevant contracts
- Q&A session
1:15 PM – 2:00 PM: Lunch Break
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Developing Robust Evaluation Criteria
- Importance of clear evaluation criteria in the procurement process
- Workshop: Creating evaluation criteria for different types of procurements
- Sharing best practices and insights
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM: Wrap Up and Takeaway
- Discussion on lessons learned and innovative approaches
- Recap of key takeaways from the day
- Information on ongoing professional development opportunities
- Closing remarks and feedback collection
Follow-Up:
Participants will receive a digital resource pack summarizing the key points discussed, along with additional reading materials and links to relevant online resources. A follow-up survey will be conducted to assess the impact of the training and gather suggestions for future sessions.
Venue: The Mezzanine Rooms, County Hall, Walton Street, Aylesbury
Cancellation: 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.
Members ticket: £90 per attendee
Non-members ticket: £180 per attendee
