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 and Pricing

Date	Ref	Location
18 December 2008	EU4.2	BVSC, Birmingham
12 February 2009	EU4.3	Tung Sing, Manchester

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

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:

Katie Bishop
PfH
Bleaklow House
Howard Town Mill
Glossop
SK13 8HT

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.