Training Programmes

The Procurement and Management of Consultants (NEW)

Local Authority officers are not normally trained in commissioning consultants to undertake work for them and when they are required to do so they can encounter difficulties. Writing a brief in order to obtain the service you need and knowing how to appoint a consultant and how to manage them so they deliver what you have asked for, are important skills to have. This brand new workshop provides practical assistance in understanding the procurement process and the options available for engaging consultants. There is advice on how to construct a brief, select and appoint the best consultants, and how to manage contracts in order to obtain value for money services for your authority.

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PARTICIPANT COMMENTS:

"Very beneficial and gave me a lot of actions points for improving the procedures for procurement in my authority and gave me a better understanding to allow me to improve my own work in writing briefs and managing contracts. "

"Provided a lot of useful and understandable information."

"Very helpful in setting out the process. Will give me confidence in future procurement. "