Procurement principles and collaborative purchasing

We are delighted to have partnered with the Institute of Business Leaders to offer a complimentary half-day CPD session. The training is suitable for business and finance colleagues with some responsibility for procurement processes and strategy, wishing to reinforce their knowledge in the context of recent developments in our sector.

Session focus

• Understanding the changes for schools under the new Procurement Act 2023.
• The principles of transforming public procurement and key challenges.
• How to develop compliant and effective procurement strategies.
• Understanding who to include and consult in the procurement process.
• Evaluating when and how to use approved DFE frameworks and collaborative purchasing opportunities, as well as where to get help with procurement.
• Carrying out effective needs analysis to develop accurate specifications
• Key factors to achieving best value and benchmarking considerations e.g. including sustainability targets

The session is kindly funded by the DfE and will be delivered by ISBL with Stephen Lester, MBE FISBL.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Red Kite Learning Trust, Pannal Ash Road, Harrogate, United Kingdom