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DESCRIPTION:<a href="https://www.derbyshirealc.gov.uk/event/procurement-309
 ">Procurement</a>\nDetails For anyone involved in procuring goods and serv
 ices\, preparing tenders or entering into contracts on behalf of local cou
 ncils. This session is an introduction to the basics of procurement for lo
 cal councils – inviting quotes\, producing specifications and tender doc
 umentation\, achieving competition and value for money\, managing contract
 s. Topics include: • Procurement thresholds • Basic terminology and st
 eps involved in procurement • Estimates\, quotes and tenders • Specifi
 cations • Quality and value for money • Advertising\, including Contra
 cts Finder Session benefits: By the end of Contracts and Procurement you w
 ill: • Be aware of procurement thresholds • Recognise when you must ad
 vertise on Contracts Finder • Understand how to produce a specification 
 for what you want • Understand the basic terminology and steps involved 
 in procurement • Be able to ensure your procurement achieves value for m
 oney Session leader: Steve Parkinson\, The Parkinson Partnership LLP Steve
  is a former Town Clerk and an accountant with over 30 years’ experience
  in public and voluntary sector finance. He now specialises in delivering 
 training and advice on VAT and finance matters for the local council secto
 r.Instructions This is an interactive session\, you will need a device wit
 h a reasonable screen size such as a PC\, laptop or tablet to be able to p
 articipate fully. Your booking confirmation will contain a link to the onl
 ine event. Please ensure that you log in at least 10 minutes before the se
 ssion starts\, make sure that your screen name includes your first and las
 t names.
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SUMMARY:Procurement
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