Broader Benefits in Procurement - December
Australian Government procurement can deliver broader economic, social, and environmental benefits beyond the goods and services being purchased.
In this learning experience, participants will learn how to identify relevant benefits, include proportionate requirements when approaching the market, assess direct and measurable supplier commitments, and monitor agreed benefits during contract delivery.
This learning experience has been provided by Department of Finance.
Participants Benefits
Explain broader benefits in procurement, including relevant procurement-connected policies, CPR exemptions, and the difference between direct and second round effects.
Analyse economic benefits that may be delivered through procurement, including benefits supported by relevant CPR requirements and procurement-connected policies.
Determine how social benefits can be incorporated into a procurement, including employment, training, inclusion, and supplier participation outcomes.
Apply a whole-of-life approach to identify and substantiate environmental benefits, including climate, environmental, and circularity outcomes.
Assess direct and measurable broader benefits as part of value for money and incorporate successful supplier commitments into contract management.
Suitable for
All staff. Officials who are new to procurement, need a refresher, or want to move to a role in procurement. It will benefit officials working in procurement on an ad hoc basis, regular procurers, or delegates.
Considerations
There is assumed foundational knowledge of procurement legislation and policy, the procurement lifecycle, value for money, and reporting.
Category and User Level
This learning experience is part of the Commonwealth Procurement and Contract Management Training program and aligns with the Procurement and Contract Management Profession Craft at the Foundation level.
Price
Free of Charge.
Face-to-screen considerations
- Prior to the session start date, it is suggested that you check if your agency’s network has any restrictions using any virtual classroom platform. If you are unable to access the virtual classroom platform on your work device or network, you will need to use a personal device.
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