Procurement essentials
This course is designed to meet the needs of Tasmanian council staff – particularly those responsible for spending money, managing projects and those developing and managing contracts.
The training is applicable to all councils in the State but will be tailored to take account of individual councils’ particular procurement needs.
Where: Provided in-house at council.
Duration: A full–day interactive program. 9.00am to 4.30pm.
The trainer: Rene Kling, has significant experience in procurement across the private and government sectors and provides training in this area for government and tertiary education services.
Content: Covers areas that include:
- Rules and regulations as they apply to council procurement including the Local Government Act, the Council Code for Tenders and Contracting
- Elements of the procurement process
- Value for money decision making
- Tender and RFQ evaluation techniques.
- Managing conflict of interest
- What is a contract?
- Touches on risk management
- Touches on contract management and
- Touches on negotiation skills.
Cost: $475 per person (ex-GST). A minimum of 10 attendees but up to 15 are permitted to attend each day session for the price of 10.
Accommodation, travel and sundries are to be negotiated where applicable.
The council is responsible for venue and catering.
If individual council numbers are not adequate to run a course, at times, training may be organised at a regional location by LGAT Procurement.
Register interest: Procurement Essentials skills training.
For further information contact Deborah Leisser, Senior Consultant LGAT: deborah.leisser@lgat.tas.gov.au