Procurement Management of Equipment and Works for World Bank Aided Projects Training Course

$ 900.00

Course Overview

This training course offered by Relan provides a concise overview of procurement management for equipment and works in World Bank-funded projects. Participants will learn key procurement processes, including planning, tendering, and contract management, while ensuring compliance with World Bank guidelines. The course is ideal for project managers and procurement professionals involved in World Bank projects.

SKU: PMEW

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

  • Overview of World Bank Procurement Regulations

  • Key principles and objectives of the modernized procurement framework

  • Roles and responsibilities of borrowers in procurement

  • Case Study: Examining procurement challenges in development projects


📌 Module 2: The World Bank Project Procurement Strategy for Development (PPSD)

  • Purpose and components of the PPSD

  • Aligning procurement with project development goals

  • Assessing procurement risks and mitigation strategies

  • Case Study: Developing a PPSD for a sample project


📌 Module 3: Developing the Borrower’s Procurement Plan

  • Steps in preparing a procurement plan

  • Selecting appropriate procurement methods

  • Budgeting and scheduling procurement activities

  • Case Study: Drafting a procurement plan for a real-world project


📌 Module 4: Competitive Bidding under the New Procurement Framework

  • Procurement methods and selection criteria

  •  Managing the bidding process (advertising, evaluation, and award)

  •  Handling disputes and complaints in procurement

  •  Case Study: Analyzing a successful competitive bidding process


📌 Module 5: Running an Effective Procurement for a World Bank Aided Project

  • Contract management and monitoring

  • Ensuring compliance with World Bank procurement regulations

  • Achieving Value-for-Money (VfM) in procurement decisions

  • Case Study: Evaluating a completed World Bank-funded procurement project