Scotland is acknowledged as a leader in public procurement, ensuring that money spent by the public sector delivers economic, social and environmental benefits for our communities.

Writing and developing specifications is a vital skill for public procurement practitioners and is useful for anyone who is involved with contract development. Good specifications provide potential suppliers with clear instructions on requirements and performance, and create robust foundations for successful contracts.

This course is ideal for procurement professionals and anyone involved in developing specifications to be incorporated into tender documents.

The course is presented by an experienced trainer, supported by relevant case studies. There is also a practical workshop element of writing a specification. Training notes are supplied for reference.

On completion of this course, attendees will be able to draft an effective specification for tender documentation, and will be aware of the impact of poorly drafted specifications .

Topics

▪ The role of procurement: influencing the specification, terms and conditions

▪ Types of specification

▪ Developing the specification

▪ Key elements of a specification

▪ The importance of accuracy and clarity

▪ KPIs and specifications

▪ Outcome/output-based specifications

▪ Sustainability considerations

▪ The contract management implications of the specification

This course forms part of a suite of procurement workshops delivered by the Scotland Excel Academy as part of the Scottish Government's Procurement and Commercial Training Framework. Visit the Scotland Excel Academy for information on our full range of courses.

Courses can be booked by anyone working within the Scottish public sector and registered Scottish charities. Courses are not open to the private sector or any organisations outside of Scotland. For further details on eligibility, please contact academy@scotland-excel.org.uk