Public Procurement and Contract Administration
Instructor led training conducted live in the United Arab Emirates for those responsible for managing public funds and justifying their use. This class will take you through the process of managing a compliant tender and then managing the contract after the award has been made.
Dates
27-31 July
3-7 Aug
21–25 Sep
Duration
5 Days
5 Days
5 Days
Difficulty
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Methodology
Online Live
Online Live
Dates
27-31 July
3-7 Aug
21–25 Sep
Duration
5 Days
5 Days
5 Days
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$2,228
Learn public procurement and contract administration in the UAE, covering tendering, compliance, performance monitoring, and governance.
Overview
This training will equip the participants with the skills necessary for managing the public procurement process and administration of the public contract as per the international standards of practice. This will include procurement planning, tendering, bid evaluation, contract award, contract administration, vendor management, compliance, ethics, and governance. The participant will understand how public procurement enhances transparency, accountability, value for money, and good stewardship of public funds.
Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Have knowledge of the laws and regulations that apply to public procurement.
- Adhere to the concepts of openness, fairness, competition, and accountability.
- Prepare procurement plans that comply with organizational goals and budgets.
- Prepare tendering and evaluation procedures.
- Manage public procurement contracts from start to finish.
- Ensure performance of contractors and compliance with contracts.
- Manage procurement and contract risks.
- Use ethical procurement concepts and measures to combat corruption.
Target Audience
This course is designed for:
- Government Procurement Officers
- Contract Administrators
- Tender Committee Members
- Procurement Specialists
- Contract Managers
- Finance Officers
- Internal Auditors
- Compliance Officers
- Project Managers
- Legal Advisors
- Public Sector Managers
- Regulatory Authority Personnel
Prerequisites
- Basic knowledge of procurement principles is recommended.
- No legal background is required.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Apply public procurement principles and regulations.
- Prepare compliant procurement documentation.
- Conduct transparent procurement and tendering activities.
- Manage public contracts effectively after award.
- Monitor supplier performance and contract compliance.
- Reduce procurement risks through sound governance practices.
- Promote ethical procurement and accountability.
Course Outline
Topics
- Public procurement fundamentals
- Public vs. private procurement
- Procurement principles
- Value for money
- Transparency
- Accountability
- Procurement lifecycle
Learning Outcome Understand the purpose, objectives, and governance of public procurement.
Topics
- Procurement legislation
- Procurement regulations
- Procurement policies
- Institutional responsibilities
- Procurement oversight
- International procurement standards
Learning Outcome Understand the legal and regulatory framework governing public procurement.
Topics
- Needs assessment
- Annual procurement plans
- Budget alignment
- Market analysis
- Procurement strategy
- Procurement scheduling
Learning Outcome Develop procurement plans that support organizational objectives and comply with procurement regulations.
Topics
- Procurement methods
- Open tendering
- Restricted tendering
- Request for Quotations (RFQ)
- Request for Proposals (RFP)
- Bid opening
- Technical evaluation
- Financial evaluation
- Contract award recommendations
Learning Outcome Conduct fair, transparent, and compliant tendering and evaluation processes.
Topics
- Contract implementation
- Contract monitoring
- Deliverables management
- Performance monitoring
- Contract documentation
- Contract modifications
- Contract closeout
Learning Outcome Administer public contracts effectively throughout the contract lifecycle.
Topics
- Supplier KPIs
- Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
- Supplier performance reviews
- Corrective actions
- Supplier communication
- Continuous improvement
Learning Outcome Monitor and improve supplier performance using structured performance management practices.
Topics
- Procurement ethics
- Conflict of interest
- Anti-corruption measures
- Procurement fraud prevention
- Risk management
- Internal controls
- Compliance monitoring
Learning Outcome Promote ethical procurement practices while managing procurement and contract risks.
Topics
- Procurement audits
- Procurement reporting
- Record management
- Governance frameworks
- Lessons learned
- Continuous improvement
Learning Outcome Strengthen procurement governance through effective auditing, reporting, and performance improvement.
Education Consultant
Farhan Ahmed
Mr. Farhan Ahmed is a certified education consultant with 5+ years of experience, fully authorized to guide you through all course details and ensure you gain maximum value from your participation. He has supported hundreds of learners in selecting the right certifications and advancing their professional goals. His guidance is practical, personalized, and focused on helping you make informed decisions with confidence.
Course Highlights
Course Name | Duration | Level | Core Focus |
Public Procurement and Contract Administration | 5 Days | Intermediate | Tendering, contract administration, compliance, governance |
Ideal Participants | Prerequisites | Delivery Format | Key Learning Areas |
Government and public sector procurement teams | Basic procurement knowledge recommended, no legal background needed | Online / Classroom (UAE) | Tendering, contract administration, ethics, audit and governance |
What You Practice | Where This Applies | Typical Roles | Regional Relevance |
Running a compliant tender, tracking supplier KPIs, preparing for audit | Government departments, public agencies, and semi-government bodies in the UAE | Government Procurement Officer, Contract Administrator, Internal Auditor | Aligned with UAE public sector transparency and audit expectations |
Why Audit-Ready Procurement Matters in the UAE
Financial resources that are public have a higher standard when it comes to auditing. The procurement conducted by a government entity within Abu Dhabi must be able to pass audits in the coming years, and not just those that are satisfied by the signatory now. It implies that documentation, scorecard for evaluation, and contract files should all withstand the review process.
The members of the tender committee and contract managers in all the Dubai government institutions feel the constant pressure. Any inadequacies found within the evaluation reports and contract variations could be discovered during an internal audit, often at a time when the contract itself has already been fulfilled.
What Makes This Public Procurement Training Different
Unlike other training programs that take public procurement to be a mere strict form of private sector procurement, this program takes you through the unique aspects of governance, transparency, and auditing that apply when dealing with public money, drawing on practical examples of tenders and contracts.
These examples are based on the type of work that is currently being done by procurement practitioners within UAE government ministries and agencies, and thus what will be practiced will relate to actual audit and review processes.
The classes are delivered in an interactive web conferencing format, allowing procurement professionals from any of the emirates to participate without leaving their day job.
Training Methodology
The course takes place over 5 days via live virtual classes by a subject expert covering procurement planning, legal framework, tendering, contract management, and governance.
Requirements include:
- Computer (laptop/desktop)
- Internet connectivity
- Basic understanding of procurement concepts is desirable
- Basic computer skills
By the end of day five, you will have completed the entire procurement process cycle once from drafting a procurement plan to generating documentation for audit purposes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find quick answers to the most common questions about the courses and exams.
Procurement conducted in public sector requires more transparency, equality and accountability due to the fact that money spent here is not from private budgets but from public funds. This course is designed specially for these additional legal requirements that are usually not covered in any private sector procurement courses.
This course is suitable for government procurement officials, tender committee members, contract administrators and internal auditors working in public sector procurement. Compliance officers and legal advisors working with public institutions also benefit from this course.
Previous experience in law is not necessary, although some previous knowledge about procurement principles will be helpful. Everything regarding legal regulations in public sector procurement will be explained in such an understandable way that everyone would be able to use it.
There is a special module devoted to procurement auditing, reporting and document management, because all public sector procurement deals are regularly checked by internal or external auditors. Participants will know what auditors usually expect from documents to find out whether everything was done properly.
Yes, there is a lot of information about it, because the risk of corruption in public sector procurement is much higher than in private transactions. Participants will learn how to recognize corruption and conflicts of interests from the very beginning.