Introduction

Public sector procurement and contracting involve unique legal, regulatory, and ethical challenges that require strict compliance with transparency, accountability, and efficiency standards. Governments and public entities must balance cost-effectiveness, legal requirements, and public interest while navigating complex procurement laws, contract management, and vendor negotiations.

This course provides a comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach to public sector law, procurement strategies, risk management, and ethical considerations. Participants will engage in real-world case studies, contract analysis, and compliance exercises to enhance their expertise in government contracting and procurement management.

Course Objectives

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Navigate public procurement laws, regulations, and compliance frameworks.
• Manage government contracts, bidding processes, and vendor negotiations.
• Ensure fair, transparent, and ethical procurement practices.
• Develop risk management strategies for public sector contracting.
• Leverage technology and digital procurement systems for efficiency.
• Address corruption, fraud, and conflict of interest risks in procurement.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for professionals involved in government contracting, procurement, and regulatory compliance, including:

• Public procurement officers and contract managers.
• Government legal counsel and compliance officers.
• Policy advisors and regulators.
• Finance and risk management professionals in the public sector.
• Vendors and suppliers engaging in government contracts.

5-Day Course Outline

Day 1: Public Procurement Laws & Regulatory Frameworks

• Principles of Public Procurement: Fairness, transparency, and competition.
• Government Contracting Regulations & Compliance: (e.g., WTO GPA, EU Directives, FAR, local laws).
• Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) & Alternative Procurement Models.
• Case Study: Successful vs. failed public procurement projects—lessons learned.

Day 2: Contract Management & Risk Mitigation in Public Sector Procurement

• Types of Government Contracts: Fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, IDIQ, framework agreements.
• Contract Lifecycle Management & Performance Monitoring.
• Handling Contract Modifications, Disputes & Terminations.
• Workshop: Drafting key contract clauses to mitigate procurement risks.

Day 3: Ethical & Anti-Corruption Strategies in Public Procurement

• Identifying & Preventing Procurement Fraud, Corruption, & Conflicts of Interest.
• Whistleblower Protections & Reporting Mechanisms in Government Contracting.
• Ethical Decision-Making in Procurement: Avoiding favoritism & ensuring accountability.
• Interactive Session: Analyzing real-world procurement ethics violations.

Day 4: Digital Transformation & Innovation in Public Procurement

• E-Procurement & Digital Contracting Platforms.
• AI & Data Analytics in Government Contracting.
• Cybersecurity & Data Privacy in Public Procurement.
• Workshop: Designing a digital procurement strategy for a government agency.

Day 5: Future Trends, Crisis Management & Strategic Procurement Planning

• Resilient Procurement Strategies: Managing supply chain disruptions & emergencies.
• Sustainable & Green Public Procurement (GPP).
• Navigating Political & Economic Challenges in Government Procurement.
• Final Capstone Exercise: Developing a strategic procurement plan for a public agency.