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DESCRIPTION:<a href="https://www.derbyshirealc.gov.uk/event/procurement-act
 -2003-354">Procurement Act 2003</a>\nProcurement Act 2003 Important Inform
 ation: This course is organised by DALC but will be delivered by The Parki
 nson Partnership through an online Zoom session. We recommend booking at l
 east 4-5 days in advance\, as spots tend to fill up quickly. Secure your p
 lace early to avoid disappointment! Details For anyone involved in procuri
 ng goods and services\, preparing tenders or entering into contracts on be
 half of local councils. Please note that on 12 September the Government de
 cided to postpone implementation of this Act by 4 months\, giving authorit
 ies more time to prepare for the changes and allowing the Government time 
 to rewrite the National Procurement Policy Statement\, rather than using o
 ne prepared by the previous Government. This session introduces the new ru
 les of the Procurement Act 2023\, which will now come into force on 24 Feb
 ruary 2025 and replaces the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The session
  covers the basics of procurement for local councils – inviting quotes\,
  producing specifications and tender documentation\, achieving competition
  and value for money. Topics include: • Procurement thresholds • Basic
  terminology and steps involved in procurement • Estimates\, quotes and 
 tenders • Specifications • Quality and value for money • Advertising
 \, including Contracts Finder Session benefits: By the end of Contracts an
 d Procurement you will: • Be aware of procurement thresholds • Recogni
 se when you must advertise contracts • Understand the purpose of a speci
 fication • Understand the basic terminology and steps involved in procur
 ement • Be able to ensure your procurement achieves value for money Sess
 ion leader: Steve Parkinson\, The Parkinson Partnership LLP Steve is a for
 mer Town Clerk and an accountant with over 30 years’ experience in publi
 c and voluntary sector finance. He now specialises in delivering training 
 and advice on VAT and finance matters for [...]
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SUMMARY:Procurement Act 2003
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