Effective procurement is a major contributor to the efficiency of the social housing sector (Gershon: Releasing Resources to the Front Line, July 2004) and also a major contributor to Value for Money (Audit Commission - KLOE 32). These economic and political drivers, plus the impact of the EU Procurement Directive, have significantly changed the way that RSLs procure goods and services.

This workshop will provide an essential guide to the new procurement environment, the impact that this has on procurement practice and how it will affect your role.

This workshop will provide you with all you need to know about:

The political and economic factors that are driving changes in procurement practice in social housing
How the Annual Efficiency Statement shows how value for money has been achieved through effective procurement
The basic principles of effective procurement
The changing face of procurement practice, and
The impact that EU Legislation has had on procurement practice.

Who will benefit from this workshop?

This workshop is designed for all housing professionals who are responsible for regular purchases, and therefore need to be aware of the changing face of procurement and how it will impact on their working practices.

Programme Content

Political and Economic Drivers

Audit Commission

Egan

Gershon

Byatt

EU Procurement Directive

Basic Procurement Principles

Source, Selection and Supply

Impact of EU Legislation

The Changing Face of Procurement

EU Procurement

Best Value vs. Value for Money

Benchmarking & Market Testing

Aggregation

Consortia

Frameworks vs. approved supplier lists

e-Procurement

Separate labour & materials

Sustainability

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	Ref	Location
27 November 2008	NP4.1	Tung Sing, Manchester
5 February 2009	NP4.2	The Building Centre, London
26 March 2009	NP4.3	BVSC, 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

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.