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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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Strategic Planning and Decision Making - Feb 2022
[Online - Two half-day sessions - 3 and 10 February] Explores the role of the Mayor and Councillors in the context of the Integrated Strategic... -
Media Training - Feb 2022
[Online] This workshop aims to provide councillors with practical techniques to enable them to be more comfortable, confident and effective in dealing with the media.. -
Probity in Procurement - February 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... -
-Specification to Evaluation - February 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... -
Understanding Council Finances - Feb 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... -
Meeting Procedures - Feb 2022
[Online] The workshop aims to assist councillors in gaining the knowledge, skills, and confidence required to effectively participate in and actively contribute to council meetings;... -
Discrimination, Bullying & Harassment - March 2022
[Online] Council leadership sets the tone for productive, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplaces and effective, equitable service provision to the community. The standards of conduct require... -
-Negotiation in Local Government - March 2022
[Two half-day sessions using Zoom] Negotiation is less common in Local Government than many other industries. This program outlines a simple method of approaching negotiation... -
Social Media - March 2022
[Online] Social media can be an effective, quick and economical way to engage with communities, but if managed incorrectly, a social media issue can rapidly... -
-Contract Management Training - March 2022
[Two half-day sessions using Zoom] This course equips participants with a set of tools and techniques to manage service providers’ performance to deliver optimum value...