Introduction to Procurement & The Procurement Act 2023 - 1/2 day course

This course provides a practical and engaging introduction to the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, grounded in the education sector. Delegates will explore how to identify and define procurement needs, choose appropriate routes to market, and build strong supplier and stakeholder relationships. It also breaks down the new Procurement Act 2023 into plain language, highlighting what the changes mean for schools, trusts, and suppliers. Using real-world education examples, participants will leave with the confidence to navigate procurement transparently and compliantly.

Learning Outcomes:

• Procurement Lifecycle: Articulate the key stages from planning to contract management within an education context.
• Define Procurement Needs: Identify and scope requirements clearly, including specifications, value, duration, and desired outcomes.
• Select Appropriate Methods: Choose suitable procurement routes (frameworks, quotes, tenders, dynamic markets, etc.).
• Develop Relationships: Engage effectively with internal stakeholders (schools, MATs, governing bodies) and external suppliers.
• Understand the Procurement Act 2023: Explain the new regulatory framework and its impact on education procurement and supplier markets.