Rationale
This is a structured 4 day short course aimed at practitioners wishing to gain practical grounding on public procurement law. The public procurement regime has received greater prominence in recent years since the promulgation of the Public Procurement Act and the regulations thereof. It is an important and rapidly evolving area of law which interfaces with citizen empowerment, competition and the anti-corruption initiatives of the government
Public procurement is of great importance to policymakers responsible for designing and implementing legal rules on procurement, procurement officials (national and local), legal practitioners, accounting officers, suppliers and service providers working for government, local government, parastatals, business, and non-governmental entities.
Purpose
The course offers a framework for Procurement Law and extracts the key principles from leading cases to enable their practical implementation by practitioners. It seeks to impart best practices in procurement methods, fairness and transparency, the disqualification of bidders, emergency procurement, cancellation of tenders, and the use of framework contracts. An overview of the dispute resolution mechanisms will also be provided..
Learning Outcomes
After successfully completing this programme, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate necessary skills of public procurement laws and processes;
- Demonstrate an understanding the application and proper interpretation of the procurement laws and regulations;
- Implement best practice in the context of a legal framework; and
- Advise on the available dispute resolution mechanism..
Target Population
Knowledge of Public Procurement Law is of great importance to policymakers responsible for designing and implementing legal rules on procurement, procurement officials (national and local), legal practitioners, accounting officers, suppliers and service providers, business, and non-governmental entities. It is essential for all these parties to be able to assess the risks involved and appreciate their role in the procurement process.
Delivery Modes
- Instructor-led theoretical concepts and demonstrations
Assessment
- Class exercises
Recognition of Prior Learning
- There are no requirements of prior learning.
Certification
- Attend 80% of the course to qualify for certificate
- Participate in class work and complete all practical exercises given