Analysing the Supply Chain: An 'Action Planning' Approach to Procurement Management

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In-house only

This unique one-day workshop is designed for key staff at strategic, tactical and operational levels of the procurement process. Our expert facilitators will lead an action planning day which will develop and empower the team to deliver agreed organisational objectives and targets through improving the supply chain. More..

Creating a Procurement Strategy

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Open workshop programme
In-house

Targeted at directors and senior managers involved in creating and writing the association's procurement strategy, this workshop will address the key factors to be presented in a procurement strategy and the links that must be made to wider strategic objectives. More..

Introduction to Procurement

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Open workshop programme
In-house

This course is ideal for those involved in delegated procurement activity but have had little or no previous development in this area. This basic course offers an overview of the procurement process from invitation to tender through to contract closure. More..

Negotiation Skills

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Open workshop programme
In-house

This highly practical workshop is designed to develop the skills required to achieve win-win outcomes from negotiations with suppliers and partners. More..

Developing Specifications

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Open workshop programme
In-house

Getting the product specification right, prior to undertaking a procurement exercise is key to successful procurement. This workshop, designed for anyone involved in product specifications, takes a practical approach to avoid the pitfalls in this process. More..

Understanding Contract Terms

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Open workshop programme
In-house

This workshop is for all senior management and staff whose work requires an understanding of the legal requirements of contracts. It concentrates on key Terms and Conditions and any co-related special terms of contracts, schedule appendices and attachments. More..

Bid Evaluation, Cost and Price Analysis

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Open workshop programme
In-house

The evaluation of bids and tenders is a very important, but often overlooked, part of the procurement function. This workshop, designed for all staff involved in procurement and contract management, looks at the cost and price strategies used by suppliers and the key stages in tender evaluation. More..

Supplier Relationships and Performance Management

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Open workshop programme
In-house

The customer/supplier relationship should be a long-term relationship that generates increasing benefits to both parties over time. Designed for all front line staff that deal directly with contractors and suppliers, this workshop looks at the key elements of building relationships and contributing to the improvement of supplier performance over time. More..

EU Procurement Directive and its implications for RSLs

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Open workshop programme
In-house

This workshop takes a detailed look at the EU Procurement Directive, and how this legislation affects the way housing association award large scale contracts. More..

The New Procurement Environment: an essential guide for non-specialists

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Open workshop programme
In-house

A significant proportion of any procurement expenditure is still undertaken by staff without any real background in the procurement process. This workshop will provide those staff with an overview of the changing procurement practice in housing associations and address how those changes will impact on their procurement activities. More..