Course description
Introduction to Public Affairs
This one-day workshop from Dods Training will enable public sector staff to effectively procure goods and services from external suppliers.
Participants will learn the invaluable tools and principles needed to get procurement right, while at the same time reducing organisational risk around external suppliers.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
This course is suitable for any professionals involved with procuring external suppliers and managing suppliers.
Training Course Content
Course content includes:
- Approaching procurement and dealing with external suppliers
- Getting the right supplier and the right contract
- Tools and principles for writing specifications that work to attract the right suppliers and form a robust basis for working together
- Tools and principles for running an effective tendering process that is robust and fair
Reviews
Average rating 5
A really great course and learnt a lot!
Expenses
The cost of this course is:
Private Sector£495 +VAT£445 +VAT (if registering more than 1 place)
Public Sector£345 +VAT£295 +VAT (if registering more than 1 place)
Charity£295 +VAT£245 +VAT (if registering more than 1 place)
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