Description
Procurement Management Course Overview
Developing countries allocate significant funds for the procurement management of goods, construction, and services aimed at development. Much of this funding comes from international financial institutions like the World Bank, which provides low-interest loans or grants.
In 2016, the World Bank committed over $16 billion in new development financing for infrastructure, consultancy, and other major projects in sectors such as transportation, water and sanitation, energy, and extractives.
This 5-day training course, provided by Relan, offers a deep dive into the procurement processes under the World Bank’s modernized procurement framework. Participants will gain practical insights into strategic procurement planning, bid management, and best practices for procurement efficiency.
Course Duration: 5 Days
Course Level: Intermediate
Target Audience
This course is tailored for:
✅ Project Management Professionals and Team Leaders involved in strategic procurement
✅ Technical Specialists (e.g., engineers) involved in procurement
✅ Procurement Professionals aiming to implement best practices
✅ Central Tender Board Officers overseeing procurement activities
✅ Professionals aiming to understand procurement processes financed by development organizations
Organizational Impact
By attending this course, organizations can:
✅ Strengthen capacity to manage procurement under the World Bank’s framework
✅ Enhance efficiency in planning and executing procurement processes
✅ Improve transparency and compliance with international procurement standards
✅ Increase effectiveness in managing bids, proposals, and procurement strategies
Personal Impact
Participants will:
✅Gain in-depth knowledge of the World Bank’s modernized procurement framework
✅ Enhance their ability to manage procurement processes for development projects
✅ Improve decision-making skills related to Value-for-Money (VfM) assessments
✅ Increase confidence in handling competitive bidding and contract awards
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
✅ Understand the Modernized Procurement Framework (WBPF)
✅ Effectively request and manage bids and proposals
✅ Implement best practices in procurement planning
✅ Apply modern procurement approaches and methods
✅ Utilize Value-for-Money (VfM) decision-making for contract awards
Course Outline
📌 Module 1: The World Bank’s New Procurement Framework
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Overview of World Bank Procurement Regulations
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Key principles and objectives of the modernized procurement framework
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Roles and responsibilities of borrowers in procurement
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Case Study: Examining procurement challenges in development projects
📌 Module 2: The World Bank Project Procurement Strategy for Development (PPSD)
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Purpose and components of the PPSD
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Aligning procurement with project development goals
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Assessing procurement risks and mitigation strategies
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Case Study: Developing a PPSD for a sample project
📌 Module 3: Developing the Borrower’s Procurement Plan
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Steps in preparing a procurement plan
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Selecting appropriate procurement methods
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Budgeting and scheduling procurement activities
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Case Study: Drafting a procurement plan for a real-world project
📌 Module 4: Competitive Bidding under the New Procurement Framework
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Procurement methods and selection criteria
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Managing the bidding process (advertising, evaluation, and award)
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Handling disputes and complaints in procurement
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Case Study: Analyzing a successful competitive bidding process
📌 Module 5: Running an Effective Procurement for a World Bank Aided Project
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Contract management and monitoring
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Ensuring compliance with World Bank procurement regulations
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Achieving Value-for-Money (VfM) in procurement decisions
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Case Study: Evaluating a completed World Bank-funded procurement project
