Commonwealth Procurement and Contract Management Training Suite

Increasing awareness of the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs) and the Commonwealth Procurement Framework is vital to ensure compliance when committing and expending Commonwealth funds through procurement.

This program aims to build the procurement and contracting capabilities of the Australian Public Service as the Commonwealth seeks to deliver more strategic value for money outcomes when undertaking the purchase of goods and services.

The program underpins the competencies being considered by the Procurement and Contract Management Profession.

This learning experience has been provided by the Department of Finance.

Participant benefits

Enhanced knowledge and skills: Gain practical understanding of the commonwealth procurement framework and compliance with the CPRs.
Improved efficiency: Learn techniques to streamline procurement and contract management activities that lead to more efficient and effective outcomes.
Confidence in decision-making: With a solid foundation in procurement principles, be confident in making sound procurement decisions.
Adaptability to various procurement scenarios: Be prepared for a variety of procurement and contract management scenarios, from basic purchases to whole-of-government arrangements.

Suitable for

All staff. This program is for officials from non-corporate Commonwealth entities and prescribed corporate Commonwealth entities who must comply with the CPRs. It targets those involved in procurement—whether IT, construction, or other sectors—including newcomers, those seeking a refresher, or transitioning into procurement roles. It supports staff engaged in procurement and contract management, whether on an ad hoc or regular basis, including overseeing whole-of-government or limited tender procurements.

Category and User Level

This learning experience aligns with the Procurement and Contract Management Profession and the Procurement and Contract Management Profession Craft at the Foundation level.

Price

Free of charge.

Courses / Resources

Procurement and Contract Management Basics

Procurement and Contract Management Basics aims to provide APS employees with an introduction to Commonwealth procurement and fundamental knowledge and skills essential for contract management.

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Procurement Basics eLearning

This course advances procurement capability across the APS; to deliver value for money outcomes from Commonwealth procurement activities; and ensure APS officials understand and acquit their obligations in line with Commonwealth procurement requirements.

Procurement in Practice

This is a hands-on practical course. Participants use case studies and scenario-based simulations to plan and conduct procurement from phase 1 to 3 of the Procurement Lifecycle.

Procurement-connected Policies

The Procurement-connected Policies course provides APS officials with a basic understanding of procurement connected policies (PCPs) and their use in the procurement lifecycle.

Indigenous Procurement Policy

The primary purpose of the IPP is to stimulate Indigenous entrepreneurship, business and economic development.

Using Panels

This course provides clarity around panels and standing offers in Australian Government procurement. It provides an overview of requirements, and when and how to use relevant panels.

Debriefing in Procurement

Debriefing is the process of providing feedback to tenderers after a procurement activity. Debriefing can enhance supplier relationships, promote transparency and accountability, and foster learning and improvement. 

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Contract Management Basics eLearning

This course introduces the essentials of contract management, including the roles, tools, techniques, and methods contract managers use to add value. Participants examine key aspects of managing contracts and obtaining better performance and relationships with contractors and suppliers.

Contract Management in Practice

This course includes management of the resulting contract to deliver value for money outcomes.

Probity and Integrity in Procurement

This course outlines how government funds are under constant scrutiny and uses real examples to demonstrate instances of poor management and decision-making by APS in the Procurement Lifecycle.

Exercising Procurement Delegations

This course is a high-level overview of the procurement framework as it relates to non-SES delegates. It expands on the roles and responsibilities of non-SES delegates when making decisions and approving procurement activities.

Procurement for SES Delegates

This course is a high-level overview of the procurement lifecycle and provides guidance to SES delegates on their role and responsibilities in each phase, from planning through to contract management.

CPR Exemptions and Conditions for Limited Tender

This course provides APS officials with information necessary for applying CPR Exemptions and Conditions for Limited Tender.

Broader Economic Benefits

The Australian Government is committed to building a stronger, more prosperous and resilient economy where Australian businesses can be competitive on a domestic and international level. In this course you will learn about the range of measures that are in place to promote domestic economic growth through procurement.

Industry Engagement and Market Research

This course provides strategies and techniques to conduct market research and manage industry engagement whilst maintaining fairness and integrity.

Writing and Evaluating Tender Criteria

Knowledge and practices relating to delivering effective evaluation outcomes. An essential course for anyone who will be required to sit on an evaluation panel. This course provides a set of tools and techniques to manage sourcing events and their evaluation in a manner that is efficient, accountable and delivers the right outcomes. It includes an overview of the end-to-end evaluation process, including evaluation criteria and scoring methods.