Sustainable Management of Tenders, Specifications & Contracts: Elevate the Impact of Procurement in Your Organisation
An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Sustainable Management of Tenders, Specifications & Contracts: Elevate the Impact of Procurement in Your Organisation

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Introduction

This integrated training course brings together the full scope of sustainable procurement practices and the complete tendering, specification, and contract management cycle. Participants explore how to embed sustainability into procurement strategy, develop effective tenders and specifications, manage contractual risks, and ensure strong supplier performance. The training course provides a comprehensive, end‑to‑end understanding of how procurement decisions influence organisational value, compliance, and long‑term sustainability.

Objectives

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

  • Apply sustainable procurement principles across the full procurement cycle
  • Develop procurement strategies that balance value, risk, and sustainability
  • Prepare clear, performance‑based specifications and tender documents
  • Evaluate suppliers using sustainability, technical, and commercial criteria
  • Analyse cost and price structures to support informed decision‑making
  • Understand key contractual obligations, liabilities, and risk allocation
  • Manage contract performance, variations, and external events
  • Implement dispute resolution mechanisms and contract close‑out processes
  • Measure and improve supplier sustainability performance
  • Drive continuous improvement in procurement and contract management

Training Methodology

The training course uses a blend of instructor‑led presentations, case studies, group discussions, practical exercises, and real‑world examples. Participants work through scenarios covering sustainable procurement, tender evaluation, contract structuring, and dispute resolution. The methodology encourages active participation, reflection, and application of concepts to workplace challenges.

Organisational Impact

Organisations will benefit from:

  • More effective and transparent procurement processes
  • Improved supplier sustainability performance
  • Reduced contractual and supply chain risks
  • Better tender documentation and evaluation outcomes
  • Stronger contract compliance and performance monitoring
  • Enhanced value delivery and alignment with sustainability goals

Personal Impact

Participants will gain:

  • A deeper understanding of sustainable procurement practices
  • Stronger capability in preparing tenders and specifications
  • Improved confidence in evaluating suppliers and analysing bids
  • Enhanced understanding of contractual obligations and risk
  • Practical skills in managing performance, disputes, and contract close‑out
  • Greater ability to drive sustainability and value in procurement decisions

Who should Attend?

This training course is ideal for:

  • Procurement and purchasing professionals
  • Contract managers and contract administrators
  • Supply chain and logistics personnel
  • Project managers and project engineers
  • Sustainability and ESG officers
  • Commercial, finance, and operations managers
  • Anyone involved in tendering, supplier evaluation, or contract execution
Course Outline
Day 1

Foundations of Sustainable Procurement & Procurement Strategy

  • Understanding Sustainable Procurement
  • The Strategic Role of Procurement in Sustainability
  • Developing a Sustainable Procurement Policy through engaging the stakeholders
  • Procurement Strategy types and Best Practice
  • Elements of Procurement Best Practice
  • Risk Management Process through contract strategy
  • Supply Chain Risk Assessment
  • Exposure to Bribery and Corruption
Day 2

Sustainable Sourcing, Supplier Evaluation & Relationship Management

  • Sustainable Procurement Strategy Development
  • Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) in Sustainability
  • Sustainable Sourcing and Category Management
  • Risk Management in Sustainable Procurement
  • Sustainable Supplier Selection and Evaluation
  • Green Procurement Practices and operaions efficiency
  • Leveraging Technology for Sustainable Procurement
Day 3

Tenders, Specifications & Contract Development

  • Developing the Scope of Work and Specification
  • Selection and Evaluation Criteria
  • Cost, pricing and Payment
  • Objectives of the Contract
  • Ancillary Documents and Issues
  • Negotiation Tools and Techniques
  • Integrating Sustainability Requirements into Tenders and Contracts
  • Principal Performance Obligations
  • Scheduling and Completion
  • Liabilities, Indemnities and Insurance
  • Ownership and Risk
  • Governing Law
Day 4

Contract Management, Performance & External Events

  • Contract Management for Sustainability
  • Performance‑based Contracting
  • Assignment, Novation and Subcontracting
  • Implications of Varying Performance
  • Managing External Events
  • Default Mechanisms
  • Other Remedies
  • Measuring Supplier Sustainability Performance
Day 5

Claims, Disputes, Close Out & Continuous Improvement

  • Types and Assessment of Claims
  • Tiered Dispute Resolution Mechanisms
  • Formal Dispute Resolution
  • Contract Close Out
  • Contract Review, Evaluation, Lessons Learned
  • Sustainable Supply Chain Collaboration
  • Implementing Circular Economy Principles
  • Reporting and Communicating Sustainability Achievements
  • Driving Continuous Improvement in Sustainable Procurement by embracing future trends
Certificates
  • On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
  • Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.
Providers

Endorsed Education Provider

NASBA
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