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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230124T100000
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DESCRIPTION:<a href="https://www.suffolk-alc.gov.uk/event/contracts-and-pro
 curement-348">Contracts and procurement</a>\n£30 +VAT per delegate ------
 --------------------- For anyone involved in procuring goods and services\
 , preparing tenders or entering into contracts on behalf of local councils
 . This session is an introduction to the basics of procurement for local c
 ouncils – inviting quotes\, producing specifications and tender document
 ation\, achieving competition and value for money\, managing contracts. To
 pics include: • Procurement thresholds • Basic terminology and steps i
 nvolved in procurement • Estimates\, quotes and tenders • Specificatio
 ns • Quality and value for money • Advertising\, including Contracts F
 inder Session benefits: By the end of Contracts and Procurement you will: 
 • Be aware of procurement thresholds • Recognise when you must adverti
 se on Contracts Finder • Understand how to produce a specification for w
 hat you want • Understand the basic terminology and steps involved in pr
 ocurement • Be able to ensure your procurement achieves value for money
DTSTAMP:20260815T114250Z
LOCATION:Zoom meeting platform
SUMMARY:Contracts and procurement
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