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MAV Procurement modules
Free Introductory Module: Doing Business with Local Government
Overview: The Doing Business with Local Government module assists suppliers in building a successful, long-term relationship with local government. The program examines the role of procurement within local government, and the guidelines and legislation which councils must adhere to when making purchasing decisions for goods and services. has been developed to assist suppliers to build successful, long-term relationships with councils by understanding their procurement and legislative requirements when making purchasing decisions.
Length: 40 minutes (1 module)
The following modules have been designed specifically for procurement and contract management specialists working in a local government setting. To register your interest in these modules, and for pricing or package options, please contact us.
Procurement Essentials for Local Government
Overview: This course provides practical and insightful training on the end to end procurement process. It includes an overview of procurement methodology, the different approaches to engage suppliers, governance, ethics and legislation as well as evaluation and selection considerations.
Length: approx. 90 minutes (4 modules)
Contract Management Essentials for Local Government
Overview: This course is designed to provide the learner with techniques and tools to effectively manage supplier relationships. Commencing with an overview of why contract management is important, it covers the fundamental elements of good practice.
Length: approx. 40 minutes (2 modules)
Probity for Purchasing and Procurement
Overview: An essential course for anyone who raises a purchase order, authorises a contract or procurement exercise or is involved in buying in any way.
Length: approx. 25 minutes (1 module)
Evaluation Panel Member Responsibilities
Overview: An essential course for anyone who will be required to sit on an evaluation panel. It includes an overview of the end to end evaluation process, including evaluation criteria and scoring methods.
Length: 40 minutes (1 module)
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Land Use Planning & Building - July 2022
[Online, Two sessions, 13 and 20 July] Designed to equip councillors and council officers with an understanding of the practice and procedure involved in planning... -
Strategic Planning and Decision Making - July 2022
[Online] Explores the role of the Mayor and Councillors in the context of the Integrated Strategic Planning and Reporting Framework from the Local Government Act... -
Probity in Procurement - July 2022
[4-hour Zoom workshop] Probity is an essential part of procurement and purchasing in Local Government. This program outlines how Council funds are under constant scrutiny... -
Value Based Messaging - Introduction to Framing Gender Equality - July 2022
[Online via ZOOM] Learn how to be a more powerful advocate for gender equality in this three-hour workshop delivered by Mark Chenery of Common Cause... -
Community Leadership - July 2022
[In Person] This workshop aims to help Councillors understand their role and responsibility as community leaders and advocates and how Council can work together collectively... -
MAV & Carers Victoria Local Government Supporting Carers Forum
Join the MAV and Carers Vic as we showcase ways councils can support carers across Victoria.. -
Understanding Council Finances - July 2022
[Online] This workshop supports new councillors to understand their responsibilities in managing council finances as well as returning councillors that want to understand or refresh... -
2022 Councillor Leadership Conference
This event will see Mayors and Councillors from across Victoria attending and exploring the conference theme of ‘Power of Your Leadership Legacy’. This will include... -
-Specification to Evaluation - August 2022
Many staff find themselves required to manage tenders and quotes without being provided training to understand the process. This course equips participants with a set... -
Social Media - August 2022
[In Person] Social media can be an effective, quick and economical way to engage with communities, but if managed incorrectly, a social media issue can...