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Mastering Procurement & Contract Management

An Interactive 10-Day Training Course

Mastering Procurement & Contract Management

NASBA
Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
02 - 13 Nov 2026 London $ 11,900

Modules

This training course is split into the following modules:

Module I - Procurement Management of Equipment and Works for World Bank Aided Projects

Module II - Contract Risk Management & Compliance

Course Outline

Module I: Procurement Management of Equipment and Works for World Bank Aided Projects

Day 1

The World Bank’s New Procurement Framework

  • The World Bank and its five organisations
  • World Bank procurement policy aims and objectives
  • The World Bank’s six stage project cycle for funded projects
  • Core principles in the new procurement framework
  • A new emphasis on value for money
Day 2

The World Bank Project Procurement Strategy for Development (PPSD)

  • Preparing the draft PPSD
  • Selecting an appropriate PPSD template
  • Strategic assessment of the borrower’s operational context and capability
  • Developing the PPSD supplier market analysis
  • Carrying-out a procurement risk analysis
  • Turning a needs assessment into development objectives
Day 3

Developing the Borrower’s Procurement Plan

  • The procurement cycle
  • Common abbreviations and defined terms
  • Designing the procurement approach and objectives
  • Defining the requirements and writing the specification
  • Working with stakeholders to develop the procurement plan
  • Securing the bank’s “No objection”
Day 4

Competitive Bidding under the New Procurement Framework

  • Important regulations about International Competitive Bidding (ICB)
  • Approved selection methods
  • Using World Bank’s Standard Procurement Documents (SPDs)
    • Request for Bids
    • Request for Proposals
    • Use of BAFO and Negotiation
  • Innovative Selection arrangements
    • Competitive dialogue
    • Public private partnerships
    • E-Auctions
    • Community driven development
  • General and special conditions of contract
  • INCOTERMS
Day 5

Running an Effective Procurement for a World Bank Aided Project

  • Evaluation of Supplier Bids and Proposals
    • The “Substantially Responsive” Bid
    • Qualifying criteria, pre-qualification and initial Selection
    • Using rated criteria
    • Life cycle costing and other financial evaluation techniques
    • Selecting the most advantageous bid or proposal
  • Managing complaints and use of the standstill period
  • Contract implementation to deliver value for money
  • The contract management plan
  • The bidder perspective

Module II: Contract Risk Management & Compliance

Day 6

Types and Management of Risk

  • The Need for Contractual Relationships
  • Defining Risk
  • Categories of Risk for Both Sides of a Contract
  • Risk Assessment Processes
  • Managing Risk Before and During the Contract
  • Qualifying Suppliers
  • Negotiating Terms that Carry Risk
  •  Internal Control and its Proportionality
Day 7

Minimizing and Transferring Risk

  • Transferring Risk through Contract Types
  • Firm Fixed Price or Lump Sum Contracts
  • Cost Reimbursable Contracts
  • Incentive Contracts
  • Award-Fee Pricing Arrangements
  • Terms, Conditions and Warranties
  • Indemnities and Cross Indemnities
  • Insurance and Guarantees
Day 8

Risk Related Terms & Conditions in a post-Pandemic World

  • External Events
  • Force Majeure
  • Strikes and Other Labour Disputes
  • Risk and Title
  • Use of ICC Incoterms
  • Assignment, Novation and Re-Negotiation
  • Other Clauses that Need to Flow Down to Sub-contractors
  • Risks Associated with Sub-Contractors
Day 9

Dealing with Financial Risks

  • Controlling Risk Associated with Payments
  • Currency Risk
  • Economic Risk
  • Fraud and Corruption
  • Limiting or Excluding Liability
  • Distinctions between Liability in Contract, and the General Law
  • Gross Negligence
Day 10

Remedies When Bad Stuff Happens

  • The nature of contractual remedies generally
  • Mistakes and Misrepresentations
  • Impracticability of Performance
  • Types of Remedies
  • Liquidated Damages
  • Warranties
  • An Overarching View of Dispute Resolution
  • Review of Course, Questions and Answer Session
Certificates
  • On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
  • Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.
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