Overview of Procurement Essentials – 2 Day Online Course

Programme Overview

Public procurement is governed by a comprehensive regulatory and legal regime. It is essential that officials in the public sector dealing with procurement are aware of and know how to stay clear of legal and procedural pitfalls and demonstrate an understanding of how the procurement operation should function from the CPP through to the end of the procurement cycle.

Mistakes can be extremely costly for the public body concerned. Challenging compliance issues must be overcome in a manner that ultimately delivers best value for the public purse. ‘Overview of Procurement Essentials – Online Course’ provides a practical overview of public procurement principles, policies and procedures within the wider context of procurement best practice.

This programme will demonstrate how to effectively manage and adopt best practice processes to ensure compliance while also delivering optimal value, service, quality, innovation and reduced risk for your organisation.

At the end of the seminar, participants will have a good understanding of how the Public Spending Code should be applied in their workplace.

Learning Outcomes

Intended Audience 

This programme is suitable for anyone working through a procurement process as part of their role or for anyone who would benefit from knowing best practice procedures when it comes to procuring goods and services in the public service.

It will provide a very thorough overview of the procurement process that can be useful for transition into a procurement related role.

Multiple Delegate Discount

Limited Places Available – book early to avoid disappointment.

• 3+ Delegates – 5% Discount
• 5+ Delegates – 10% Discount
• 10+ Delegates – 15% Discount

To avail of our multiple delegate discount for 3 or more delegates, you must email registrations@pai.ie with the name and details of all those you wish to book. All those you wish to book on must be booked at the same time.

For 1 or 2 attendees, manually enter in the number of tickets you wish to purchase below.