Procurement in L&D

Undertaking well-informed and robust procurement activities is vital to securing contracts that enable effective learning service delivery by providing the best value for money.

L&D functions are supported by a wide range of procurements including the technology platforms, tools and systems to support learning; learning materials, courses and programs; and staffing support ranging from consultation, to learning design, IT development, system administration and course facilitation.

All procured products and services have a significant impact on the day-to-day learning operations. Procurements determine, for example:

  • what kind of learning experiences can be created
  • how those experiences can be managed in systems
  • how learners can interact with those experiences
  • how those experiences can be evaluated for effectiveness and impact.

Therefore, these procurements need to be carefully considered with regard to their long-term impacts across the L&D function, and the many people and processes that intersect it.

Procurement can be conducted through a variety of different methods and activities, including purchasing from various available panel arrangements depending on what kinds of products or services are needed. It is important to understand how policies for procuring in Government will apply to the different processes that agencies may undertake.

This page compiles guidance and resources for successfully navigating procurement and contract management with an understanding of the various methods, processes, tools and considerations involved.

This page is currently under development and will continue to be updated with additional links and resources.

Before you develop a learning experience

Share and reuse learning experiences

Before developing a learning experience, explore opportunities to share and reuse existing learning experiences across the APS. Check out our service offerings and learn about the APS Learning Bank and APS Partner Content and how they can help agencies access existing learning experiences from across the network.
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Resources

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Copyright and Creative Commons

Understand how to use, share and create learning materials legally and responsibly. Learn the basics of copyright, Creative Commons licensing and attribution to reduce risk, support compliance and make the most of high-quality learning resources.

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Learning Technologies

A One-APS learning ecosystem integrates tools, people, data, and processes to support all learning stages, from design to evaluation, fostering collaboration and unified organisational learning.

Procurement and Contract Management Profession

Procurement and Contract Management Members' Community

Providing a space for officials to collaborate, share best practice, and hear from industry and government experts, the Commonwealth Procurement and Contract Management Community of Practice is open to all Commonwealth officials.

Courses

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Environmentally Sustainable Procurement Policy – Combined Procurements

​This course provides Australian Public Service procuring officials with a practical overview of the Environmentally Sustainable Procurement Policy and its application to combined procurements. Combined procurements are Construction Services procurements with a total estimated procurement value of $7.5 million that includes one or more Products categories with an estimated value of $1 million or more.
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Environmentally Sustainable Procurement Policy – Products

​This learning experience provides Australian Public Service procuring officials with a practical overview of the Environmentally Sustainable Procurement Policy and its application to Products procurements with a total estimated procurement value of $1 million or more.
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​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.
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Commercial Negotiation

​This course is designed to provide practical strategies and tools for navigating commercial negotiations within the Commonwealth Procurement Framework.
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​Procurement Risk Management 

Consistent with the scope, complexity and scale of a procurement activity, identifying and engaging with risk ensures risk management principles are applied systematically to a procurement activity.
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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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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.
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Broader Benefits for Procurement

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.
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Evaluating Tenders

This course equips staff with practical skills to evaluate tenders effectively, covering evaluation criteria, scoring, probity, value for money, panel roles and procurement decision-making
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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.  
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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.
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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.
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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.

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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.
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Achieving value for money

This course provides a discussion on value for money, what that means and how it applies when conducting procurement and contract management activities.
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