Procurement Planning and Risk Management

Overview

This practitioner level course is intended to assist learners with understanding the concepts and considerations of higher risk, complex or potentially sensitive procurements, and will explain how to prepare a range of planning documents.

This course will consider the foundational planning documents that define the need, objectives and scope of the procurement requirement.  It will look at the value of a detailed Business Need analysis, demonstrate the critical role of a comprehensive risk assessment, and outline the key components of a Procurement Plan (underpinned by engaging with stakeholders and understanding the available market), consistent with key governance, procurement and planning requirements.

Once the planning has been completed, and various decisions made about choosing the best procurement methodology, the risk controls can be incorporated into the draft Request documents.

The knowledge and skills provided in this course are tailored to the Local Government legislative and policy environment. It’s therefore essential that you review your Local Government’s respective policies and procedures, your Purchasing Policy and Delegations Register, in conjunction with the learning material provided.

Target Audience

Local Government Officers involved in a procurement activity.

Recommended pre-requisites:

• Procurement & Contract Essentials; and/or
• Some practitioner procurement experience.

Valuable as a precursor to the:

• Tenders and Quotations – RFQ/RFT Development
• Contract Administration and Management course

Learning Outcomes

• Assess the requirement and prepare a detailed Business Need;
• Conduct a risk assessment to help identify and manage risks across the procurement life cycle;
• Develop a Procurement Plan tailored for the procurement requirement based on identified inputs;
• Define and develop the procurement objectives and scope with a clear functional procurement methodology;
• Develop whole-of-life costing;
• Undertake stakeholder analysis and management;
• Undertake a market analysis to understand the suppliers and level of competition available;
• Identify and prepare key documentation to manage the procurement process; and
• Where to get help and assistance.

Course Transfer and Cancellation Policy

All transfer or cancellation requests must be made via our request form.

Please refer to the WALGA Terms and Conditions of Enrolment for further conditions including COVID-19, On-Site training and course cancellations. 

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