This practical 2-day workshop covers the complete lifecycle of a procurement activity from initial planning and sourcing activities through to contract review and closure. The program is designed for government staff who regularly undertake or manage procurement and contracting activities on behalf of their organisation. Using interactive and practical learning activities, the program provides participants with the opportunity to confidently apply knowledge and skills to government procurement and contract management scenarios.

Participants will gain an understanding of best practices in procurement across local, state and Commonwealth environments. The program is designed to help staff demonstrate value for money and probity principles across the procurement lifecycle.

• Recognise principles of procurement best practices across the public sector environment
• Apply regulatory and policy framework to a procurement activity
• Undertake planning for procurement activities in line with government policy
• Assessing the best method of approaching the market for a sourcing activity
• Developing the specification/requirements and evaluation templates
• Evaluating offers, reaching consensus and developing delegate recommendations