EU Procurement Directive and Its Implications for RSLs

What is this workshop about?

EU Procurement legislation is complex and dictates a framework that shapes the procurement process for all RSLs. This workshop provides a clear review of the legislation, the constraints that it places on the procurement process and the options available to RSLs to ensure that their procurement processes are EU compliant.
As a result of attending this workshop, delegates will be able to:

• Appreciate the extent of this legislation

• Understand the impact on Procurement consortia

• Understand the impact on Framework agreements

• Categorise asset management procurements

• Understand the principles of aggregation

Who will benefit from this workshop?

The workshop should be attended by staff with responsibility for procurement, heads of Asset Management, Housing and Development. It will provide the essential information required to ensure that the organisation is adopting effective procurement practice whilst remaining EU compliant.

Programme Content

Overview of the legislation

• Purpose and intent

• Associated UK legislation

• Threshold values

• Aggregation

Tender Process

• Open procedures

• Closed procedures

• Tender timelines

• Award criteria

Framework Agreements

• Principles

• When are they appropriate?

• Call of

Procurement consortia and EU Compliance

• Definition of a consortia

• Types of consortia

• National Change Agent

Categorisation of Goods, Works and Services

• Deciding which category

• CPV Codes

SIMAP - OJEU on-line

Workshop Trainer

Simon Reed - Associate Training Consultant: Simon is an independent procurement consultant supporting the social housing sector. Following a career in the private sector, Simon now specialises in capital works purchasing and EU compliant public procurement processes.

Workshop Dates & Pricing

Date                Code     Location
27-Oct-10     EU6.1    Manchester
08-Dec-10     EU6.2    London
08-Feb-11     EU6.3    Birmingham

All workshops, including lunch and a comprehensive delegate pack, are priced at:

• £195:00 + VAT for PfH Members

• £245:00 + VAT for Non-Members

Booking Information

To reserve your place at any of the workshops, please download the booking form and send by fax to 01457 869361 or by post to:

Alternatively, this workshop can be run in-house. Content and structure can be tailored to the specific requirements of your organisation. Please contact Gordon Hinchcliffe for further information on t: 01457 891974 or e: ghinchcliffe@cel.co.uk.