An Introduction to EU Procurement

Understanding and applying the EU Directives to the acquisition of goods, works and services, while continuing to comply with the UK Regulations, is fundamental to delivering compliant procurement.

Public sector organisations must ensure that they set and achieve the very highest standards in procurement practice, ensuring that all contracts deliver both compliance and best value.

An Introduction to EU Procurement focuses on public sector purchasing procedures and is designed specifically to impart professional, practical advice to delegates on a wide range of subjects.

This one-day PASS workshop will identify the latest best practice guidance across a range of topics including selection and award criteria, framework agreements and competitive dialogue and will look at the implications of the 2007 EU Remedies Directive.

Principally focused on the procurement practices and methodologies required to ensure best practice, the workshop will examine:

• the background to the legislative framework
• the procurement process
• letting high-value tenders
• the evaluation and award process
• the implications of CJEU rulings on procurement
• the issues of ineffectiveness and illegal direct award

This one-day workshop is aimed at delivering not just the basics, but also the more detailed knowledge required to enhance skill levels and increase professionalism.

Principally focused on the EC Treaty rules, the processes required to ensure best practice and the main principles of the Regulations, the workshop provides an overview of the key issues impacting on the wider public procurement community.

Who should attend?

This PASS workshop is specifically designed to help those new to procurement, or those seeking a refresher on the EU Directives and UK Regulations, to gain a clear understanding of the latest guidelines and best practice in procurement. The workshop is of relevance to:

• new entrants to the public procurement community personnel who are engaged in delivering public procurement for only part of their time
• personnel who need to refresh their knowledge of procurement regulations
• personnel for whom public procurement is one job among several
• contract specifiers legal and financial personnel linked to procurement
• end users and stakeholders seeking a clearer understanding of the regulations
• anyone in the public sector likely to undertake a procurement exercise

Why attend?

Appropriate procurement training is vital to help ensure that public sector organisations are intelligent customers.

This PASS workshop will deliver a clear and concise explanation of how to approach the tender process with confidence in your procurement exercise and is a must for anyone new to procurement or looking to refresh their knowledge. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of the complexities and requirements of the various regulations governing public procurement and how to apply them correctly to ensure compliance and reduce the risk of challenge.