Course Information

Introduction

Procurement contracts provide the foundation for clear commercial relationships between organisations and suppliers. Understanding basic contract principles helps professionals define requirements, manage obligations, reduce risks and support effective supplier performance.

This programme introduces participants to the essential elements of procurement contracts and their practical application. Participants will learn how to understand contract structures, review key clauses, manage responsibilities and support successful contract delivery throughout the procurement lifecycle.

Objectives

1. Apply fundamental contract principles within procurement activities.
2. Analyse key contract components including scope, pricing, deliverables and responsibilities.
3. Develop effective approaches for reviewing and managing procurement contract requirements.
4. Evaluate common contractual risks and apply appropriate mitigation methods.
5. Improve contract management practices through structured monitoring and communication.

Who Should Attend?

1. Procurement Officers.
2. Buyers.
3. Contract Administrators.
4. Project Managers.
5. Finance and Operations Managers involved in purchasing decisions.

Training Method

• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Post-assessment
If Applicable:
• Each participant receives a 7” Tablet containing a copy of the presentation, slides and handouts

Program Support

This program is supported by:
* Interactive discussions
* Role-play
* Case studies and highlight the techniques available to the participants.

Daily Agenda

Daily Schedule (Monday to Friday)
- 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM Technical Session 1
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Technical Session 2
- 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Technical Session 3
- 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Lunch Break (If Applicable)
- Participants are expected to engage in guided self-study, reading, or personal reflection on the day’s content. This contributes toward the CPD accreditation and deepens conceptual understanding.
- 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM Self-Study & Reflection

Please Note:
- All training sessions are conducted from Monday to Friday, following the standard working week observed in the United Kingdom and European Union. Saturday and Sunday are official weekends and are not counted as part of the course duration.
- Coffee and refreshments are available on a floating basis throughout the morning. Participants may help themselves at their convenience to ensure an uninterrupted learning experience Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.
- Lunch Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.