– Intermediate Course –  This one-day course will explore the options, instances and circumstances when use of the competitive procedure with negotiation or the competitive dialogue would be most beneficial, taking account of the risk and scope of a specific project.  It will provide attendees with a sound knowledge of both procedures and the decision-making process required to back-up and justify the selection of either procedure.

Date & Duration

This course is delivered in person on a single day. Next dates: tbc

This programme will be delivered in person at a hotel in Dublin.

This course can also be delivered in-house and can be tailored to meet the specific needs of your public sector organisation or group.

Also available on request – In-House or Open based on demand. Please contact us.

Target Audience

This course is designed for participants experienced in the practical application of public procurement who are seeking to expand their knowledge of the procedures available under the Directives.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this training, the participant will have acquired the knowledge of when to use both procedures and how each one operates.  Sample template documents for key stages will also be provided including questionnaires and descriptive documents.   They will develop greater confidence on both procedures and how to support internal business decisions on procedure choice.

Course Content

9.30am to 5pm In-Person Classroom (Minimum 6 hours)

• Introduction and agreement on Course Objectives
• What the Directive says about the two procedures
• Limitations on the open and restricted procedures
• The Competitive Procedure with Negotiation
  • The stages – qualification, tender, negotiation
  • The documents
  • Best options for an effective negotiation
• The Competitive Dialogue Procedure
• • The stages – qualification, dialogue, ender
  • The documents
  • Best options for the dialogue stages
• Circumstances for choosing one procedure over the other
• Pointers for gaining support on the procedures
• Questions and Answers

Cost

Training delivered by: Jeanne Copeland
CEO, Greenville Procurement