Probity and decision making in planning
February 6, 2018
New models of service delivery: commercial models, trusts, mutuals & more
February 6, 2018Procurement & contracts: select, appoint and work with contractors
Purpose of the Module
To understand the basics of public procurement and commercial contracting – how the council selects, appoints and works with contractors and the role of councillors.
Perfect for
- Any councillor in a leadership role
- Councillors holding relevant portfolios e.g. finance and partnerships
- Councillors involved in scrutiny of major projects/outsourcings
Module Content
- How a council goes about procuring its supplies, services and major projects including
- Engaging with suppliers
- The council’s own rules and the wider legal framework
- Social and environmental issues
- Selecting and appointing suppliers
- Running the contracts – management, monitoring and scrutiny
- The role of councillors in procurement and contracts – things to watch out for.
A good balance between slides, workshops, and interactions
