Program Overview
This foundational training module is designed to introduce participants to the key processes and principles of public procurement in India. The course covers a comprehensive spectrum — from understanding the philosophy of transparent procurement to the procedural steps in tenders, bid evaluations, and contract execution. Participants will explore digital platforms like GeM and state e-portals, understand contract and payment processes, and delve into mechanisms for resolving disputes, including arbitration. Through interactive components like role-plays, the course also addresses the ethical dilemmas commonly faced in public procurement, empowering participants to navigate complex scenarios with integrity and confidence.
Features
- Identify different types of public procurement methods, tender types, and bid evaluation processes
- Navigate Government e-procurement platforms such as GeM and state-specific portals
- Understand the lifecycle of a public procurement contract from tender to payment
- Gain awareness of dispute resolution mechanisms and ethical dilemmas in procurement
Target audiences
- Procurement professionals, project officers, administrative staff, and early to mid-level managers involved in public sector purchasing
Curriculum
- 6 Sections
- 23 Lessons
- 1 Day
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- Basic Philosophy of Public Procurement3
- 1.1Types of procurement – Procurement of civil works, material and services.
- 1.2Types of procurement based on quantities and overall price – Open Market Research, Single Tender, Open Competitive Bidding.
- 1.3Stages of Open Competitive Bidding – Invitation for Offer, Offer or Tender, EMD, Technical and Financial Bids, Bid Evaluation, Samples, Contract for Supply, Work Order, Supply, Acceptance, Payment, Release of EMD.
- Occupational Health Center5
- 2.1Role of pre-bid conferences in complex procurements.
- 2.2Modification of Tender Document based on pre-bid conferences.
- 2.3Technical bids, including experience in similar projects, turnover, ability to perform the contract etc.
- 2.4Evaluation of Technical Bids, grading and marking system etc.
- 2.5Financial Bids, two bid system, two envelop system etc.
- Sample, supply and Payments4
- e-procurement portals2
- Dispute Resolution5
- Ethical Questions and moral Dilemmas4
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