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Course Overview

Government procurement and public sector supply chain management present unique challenges compared to private sector operations. Strict compliance requirements, accountability to citizens, and pressure for transparency demand robust systems and skilled professionals.

This Government Procurement & Public Sector Supply Chain Management Training Course provides participants with the knowledge to navigate procurement regulations, design efficient processes, and manage suppliers responsibly. Through case studies and practical exercises, participants will learn to balance cost efficiency with fairness, strengthen supplier relationships, and ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards.

By the end of the course, participants will be prepared to implement procurement strategies that align with government regulations while achieving effective and transparent supply chain performance.

Course Benefits

• Strengthen procurement processes in the public sector.

• Ensure compliance with procurement laws and policies.

• Improve transparency and accountability in procurement practices.

• Balance cost-effectiveness with fairness and equity.

• Enhance supplier performance and contract outcomes.

Course Objectives

• Understand the role of procurement in public sector governance.

• Apply laws, policies, and compliance frameworks in procurement.

• Design transparent and accountable procurement processes.

• Manage supplier contracts and performance effectively.

• Address risks and challenges in government supply chains.

• Foster ethical practices and anti-corruption safeguards.

• Align procurement with broader public value goals.

Training Methodology

The course uses a mix of lectures, policy analysis, case studies, group workshops, and simulations. Participants will engage in real-world scenarios to apply public procurement best practices.

Target Audience

• Government procurement officers.

• Public sector supply chain managers.

• Legal and compliance professionals in procurement.

• Executives overseeing public procurement processes.

Target Competencies

• Public procurement strategy.

• Legal and compliance management.

• Supplier and contract management.

• Ethical and transparent decision-making.

Course Outline

Unit 1: Introduction to Public Sector Procurement

• Role of procurement in government operations.

• Differences between public and private sector procurement.

• Accountability and governance principles.

• Case studies on public procurement successes and failures.

Unit 2: Legal and Policy Frameworks

• Key procurement regulations and standards.

• National and international compliance requirements.

• Public sector procurement policies and procedures.

• Anti-corruption and fairness principles.

Unit 3: Procurement Planning and Strategy

• Needs assessment and budgeting in public procurement.

• Competitive bidding processes.

• Balancing cost, quality, and equity.

• Long-term procurement strategies.

Unit 4: Supplier and Contract Management

• Supplier evaluation and selection criteria.

• Monitoring supplier performance.

• Managing government contracts effectively.

• Building partnerships while ensuring accountability.

Unit 5: Risk Management in Public Procurement

• Identifying risks in government supply chains.

• Mitigating financial, legal, and reputational risks.

• Emergency procurement and crisis response.

• Case examples of procurement risks.

Unit 6: Transparency and Accountability

• Tools for ensuring procurement transparency.

• Audit and reporting requirements.

• Strengthening stakeholder trust.

• Ethical decision-making in procurement.

Unit 7: Future Trends in Public Sector Supply Chains

• Digital transformation in public procurement.

• Role of e-procurement and blockchain.

• Sustainability and green procurement in the public sector.

• Building resilient government supply chains.

Ready to enhance transparency and efficiency in public procurement?
Join the Government Procurement & Public Sector Supply Chain Management Training Course with EuroQuest International Training and lead accountable and effective supply chain operations.