Basic procurement awareness

This course is designed to provide a very brief introduction to procurement for those staff in councils that have no direct purchasing responsibility and no financial delegations. It is not targeted at those who have such responsibilities.

Where: Provided in-house at your council or online.

Duration: Runs for one hour.

Content: Covers areas that include:

1. Local government rules and regulations as they apply to council purchasing
2. The difference between simple purchasing and more complex procurement
3. What is a simple quote, what is an RFQ and what is a tender?
4. Why good robust processes are important for council
5. Why managing conflict of interest is important and
6. Some case studies.

Cost: 

$650 (ex-GST) per session in–house at your council – minimum 10 people (maximum of 15 people may attend).

Online $30 (ex-GST) per person – minimum 10 people (maximum of 15 people may attend).

Register interest: Basic procurement awareness skills training.

For further information contact Deborah Leisser, Senior Consultant LGAT: deborah.leisser@lgat.tas.gov.au