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DESCRIPTION:<a href="https://www.derbyshirealc.gov.uk/event/procurement-531
 ">Procurement</a>\nProcurement Important Information: This course is organ
 ised by DALC but will be delivered by The Parkinson Partnership through an
  online Zoom session. We recommend booking well in advance\, as spots tend
  to fill up quickly. Secure your place early to avoid disappointment! For 
 anyone involved in procuring goods and services\, preparing tenders\, or e
 ntering into contracts on behalf of local councils. This session introduce
 s the new rules of the Procurement Act 2023\, which came into force on 24 
 February 2025 and replace the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The sessi
 on covers the basics of procurement for local councils – inviting quotes
 \, producing specifications and tender documentation\, achieving competiti
 on and value for money. Topics include: • Overview and purpose of the Pr
 ocurement Act 2023 • Procurement principles and objectives • Procureme
 nt lifecycle • Conflicts of Interest • Roles and responsibilities • 
 Thresholds • Below threshold contracts • Excluded contracts • Direct
  Awards • Estimating the contract value • Scope/Specification • Fram
 eworks • Procurement procedures • Timescales • Publication of your p
 rocurement • Assessment summaries • Contract Award Notice & Standstill
  • Contracting authorities' requirements (mandatory or voluntary). Sessi
 on benefits: By the end of the Procurement Act 2023 course you will: • H
 ave a deeper knowledge of the procurement regulations • Understand the c
 ouncil's duties regarding procurement • Understand the Do’ and Don’t
 s of procurement • Be aware of relevant legislation and sources of guida
 nce Session leader: Iain M Alexander BSc FCIPS\, Director of ISPS Associat
 es Limited Iain is a chartered procurement professional\, a fellow and mem
 ber of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply. Iain has over 30
  years’ experience within private & public sector organisations speciali
 sing in procurement\, supply chain management and [...]
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SUMMARY:Procurement
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