Procurement Developing Specifications for Excellence

Overview

This one day course is designed to assist Local Government Officers tasked with the responsibility of capturing and documenting the requirements associated with a procurement activity, to support evaluation and contract management activities.

The course will:

Demonstrate a systemised, practical step-by-step process to developing a fit for purpose Statement of Requirement for any procurement.
Clarify the roles and responsibilities of different people involved in developing a Statement of Requirement.
Share practical experiences amongst the members of the group through participation, discussion and group problem solving.
Progress an actual live request Statement of Requirements to a point where the participant is confident they can complete it quickly, efficiently and effectively.

Target Audience

Local Government Officers involved in a procurement activity required to develop, evaluate or manage contractual request specifications.

Recommended pre-requisites:

Procurement and Contract Essentials
Introduction to Specification Writing and/or
Some practitioner procurement experience.

But also valuable to have completed the following courses:

Procurement Planning and Risk Management
Compliance, Evaluation and Contract Award
Contract Administration and Management

Learning Outcomes

Determine what needs to be provided in a Statement of Requirement;
What is involved in defining a procurement outcome so that it is fair to, and objectively achievable by, potential suppliers;
The different specification types, and when to use them;
How to develop, document and offer evaluation plans;
How to establish contract arrangements, standards of performance and codes of practice, incentives, disincentives and performance measures;
How to prepare key performance indicators in a way that is achievable and delivers value;
How to manage probity in the context of the evaluation process, and
Where to get help and assistance.

Duration

9:00am - 4:30pm

Fees

1 day
$690.00 (plus GST)

Course Transfer and Cancellation Policy
All transfer or cancellation requests must be made by emailing training@walga.asn.au

Training at WALGA - If you wish to change or cancel your confirmed course the following applies:

More than 10 business days prior to course commencement - no charge for either a cancellation or change request.
Cancellation request between 10-6 business days - 50% refund on pre-payment.
Less than 5 business days, no refund for cancellation and no transfer to another date allowed.
Non-Attendance - there is no refund or transfer for non-attendance.

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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