Format: Live instructor-led online training via Zoom / Microsoft Teams

Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Training Course

The Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Training Course is a comprehensive professional development program designed to equip procurement professionals, government officials, finance officers, project managers, auditors, and institutional leaders with practical skills and modern strategies for effective public procurement management, contract administration, supply chain management, and asset disposal processes. In today’s highly regulated and accountability-driven public sector environment, organizations are expected to manage procurement activities transparently, efficiently, ethically, and in compliance with procurement laws and regulations to ensure value for money, reduce corruption risks, and improve service delivery. This course provides participants with practical knowledge and advanced tools for procurement planning, tender management, supplier evaluation, contract administration, inventory management, and asset disposal procedures. The training integrates internationally recognized procurement frameworks, public financial management principles, governance standards, and supply chain management approaches aligned with modern public sector procurement practices.

The course focuses on strengthening participants’ ability to manage procurement cycles effectively, prepare procurement plans, conduct tendering processes, evaluate bids, negotiate contracts, monitor supplier performance, and implement asset disposal procedures in compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks. Participants will learn how to strengthen procurement accountability systems, improve transparency, manage procurement risks, and ensure ethical procurement and disposal practices within organizations. This Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Certification Training emphasizes practical learning through procurement simulations, tender evaluation exercises, contract management case studies, policy analysis activities, group discussions, and real-world procurement scenarios that help participants build confidence and competence in procurement and asset management. Participants will also gain valuable skills in stakeholder engagement, financial management, risk assessment, compliance monitoring, negotiation, and organizational governance essential for effective procurement administration and institutional sustainability.

Governments, public institutions, NGOs, donor-funded projects, county administrations, and development organizations increasingly require competent professionals capable of strengthening procurement systems, improving resource utilization, managing public assets responsibly, and ensuring transparency and accountability in procurement operations. This course equips participants with practical methodologies for procurement planning, supplier relationship management, inventory control, contract administration, asset tracking, disposal planning, and anti-corruption management. Participants will explore procurement laws and regulations, e-procurement systems, bid evaluation techniques, ethical procurement practices, procurement audits, and supply chain management systems that improve operational efficiency and institutional performance. The training also highlights the importance of integrity, transparency, value for money, compliance, innovation, and continuous improvement in achieving effective public procurement and asset disposal management.

By the end of the course, participants will have strengthened their competencies in procurement planning, tender management, contract administration, inventory management, asset disposal, governance compliance, and procurement performance monitoring. They will gain practical skills in managing procurement processes, evaluating suppliers, improving procurement efficiency, strengthening accountability systems, managing disposal procedures, and supporting sustainable institutional development. The course is ideal for procurement officers, supply chain managers, finance officers, auditors, project managers, government officials, NGO professionals, asset managers, development practitioners, and professionals involved in procurement and public resource management. The program combines practical methodologies, analytical tools, simulations, leadership exercises, and case studies to ensure participants acquire impactful and applicable public procurement and asset disposal management skills.

Course Objectives

1. Understand principles and frameworks of public procurement and asset disposal.
2. Strengthen procurement planning and tender management competencies.
3. Improve contract administration and supplier relationship management skills.
4. Develop effective procurement compliance and governance practices.
5. Enhance inventory management and asset tracking capabilities.
6. Strengthen financial accountability and value-for-money approaches.
7. Improve procurement risk management and fraud prevention techniques.
8. Build monitoring, evaluation, and procurement performance management systems.
9. Promote ethical procurement and transparent asset disposal practices.
10. Apply procurement and asset management tools for sustainable institutional performance.

Organization Benefits

1. Improved procurement efficiency and operational effectiveness.
2. Enhanced transparency and accountability in procurement processes.
3. Better compliance with procurement laws and regulations.
4. Improved contract management and supplier performance.
5. Increased value for money and cost savings.
6. Enhanced inventory management and asset utilization.
7. Better fraud prevention and procurement risk management.
8. Improved public trust and stakeholder confidence.
9. Increased organizational sustainability and governance effectiveness.
10. Strengthened institutional performance and service delivery.

Target Participants

• Procurement and Supply Chain Professionals
• Government Procurement Officers
• Finance and Accounts Officers
• Project and Program Managers
• Auditors and Compliance Officers
• Asset and Inventory Managers
• NGO and Development Practitioners
• County and Local Government Officials
• Contract and Logistics Officers
• Monitoring and Evaluation Specialists
• Institutional Managers and Administrators
• Professionals involved in procurement and asset management functions

Course Outline

Module 1: Foundations of Public Procurement and Asset Disposal

1. Principles and concepts of public procurement
2. Procurement laws, regulations, and policy frameworks
3. Procurement cycles and institutional structures
4. Roles and responsibilities in procurement management
5. Principles of asset disposal and management
6. Case study on public procurement and asset disposal systems

Module 2: Procurement Planning and Budgeting

1. Procurement planning processes and frameworks
2. Needs assessment and market analysis
3. Budget preparation and procurement scheduling
4. Annual procurement plans and implementation strategies
5. Procurement forecasting and resource allocation
6. Case study on strategic procurement planning

Module 3: Tendering and Bid Evaluation

1. Tender preparation and solicitation methods
2. Bid submission and opening procedures
3. Bid evaluation techniques and criteria
4. Supplier selection and due diligence processes
5. Negotiation and award of contracts
6. Case study on tender evaluation and contract award

Module 4: Contract Management and Supplier Performance

1. Principles of contract administration
2. Supplier relationship and performance management
3. Monitoring contract implementation and compliance
4. Managing procurement disputes and claims
5. Contract closure and documentation processes
6. Case study on contract management effectiveness

Module 5: Inventory, Asset Management, and Disposal

1. Inventory control and stock management systems
2. Asset registration, tracking, and maintenance
3. Asset valuation and lifecycle management
4. Disposal planning and approval procedures
5. Disposal methods and reporting requirements
6. Case study on effective asset disposal management

Module 6: Financial Management and Value for Money

1. Financial accountability in procurement processes
2. Cost analysis and value-for-money assessment
3. Procurement budgeting and expenditure control
4. Internal controls and financial reporting systems
5. Procurement audits and financial compliance
6. Case study on procurement financial management

Module 7: Procurement Risk Management and Anti-Corruption

1. Procurement risk identification and assessment
2. Fraud prevention and anti-corruption strategies
3. Ethical procurement and integrity management
4. Managing conflicts of interest and procurement misconduct
5. Compliance monitoring and governance frameworks
6. Case study on procurement risk mitigation

Module 8: Public Procurement Monitoring and Evaluation

1. Procurement performance management systems
2. Monitoring procurement activities and outcomes
3. Key performance indicators and reporting tools
4. Procurement audits and evaluation methodologies
5. Continuous improvement and organizational learning
6. Case study on procurement performance improvement

Module 9: E-Procurement and Digital Supply Chain Systems

1. Introduction to e-procurement systems
2. Digital tendering and contract management platforms
3. Procurement data management and analytics
4. Cybersecurity and digital procurement governance
5. Technology and innovation in procurement management
6. Case study on digital procurement transformation

Module 10: Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

1. Stakeholder analysis and procurement communication strategies
2. Managing supplier and contractor relationships
3. Public participation and transparency in procurement
4. Negotiation and conflict management techniques
5. Building stakeholder confidence and accountability
6. Case study on stakeholder engagement in procurement

Module 11: Sustainable Procurement and Environmental Management

1. Sustainable procurement principles and practices
2. Green procurement and environmental compliance
3. Social responsibility and ethical sourcing strategies
4. Climate-smart procurement and resource efficiency
5. Sustainable asset management and disposal approaches
6. Case study on sustainable procurement initiatives

Module 12: Future Trends in Public Procurement and Asset Disposal

1. Emerging trends in procurement and supply chain management
2. Innovation and modernization in procurement systems
3. Artificial intelligence and automation in procurement
4. Future challenges in public procurement management
5. Building resilient and future-ready procurement institutions
6. Case study on future-focused procurement transformation

General Information

1. Customized Training: All our courses can be tailored to meet the specific needs of participants.
2. Language Proficiency: Participants should have a good command of the English language.
3. Comprehensive Learning: Our training includes well-structured presentations, practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and collaborative group work. Our facilitators are seasoned experts with over a decade of experience.
4. Certification: Upon successful completion of training, participants will receive a certificate from Foscore Development Center (FDC-K).
5. Training Locations: Training sessions are conducted at Foscore Development Center (FDC-K) centers. We also offer options for in-house and online training, customized to the client's schedule.
6. Flexible Duration: Course durations are adaptable, and content can be adjusted to fit the required number of days.
7. Onsite Training Inclusions: The course fee for onsite training covers facilitation, training materials, two coffee breaks, a buffet lunch, and a Certificate of Successful Completion. Participants are responsible for their travel expenses, airport transfers, visa applications, dinners, health/accident insurance, and personal expenses.
8. Additional Services: Accommodation, pickup services, freight booking, and visa processing arrangements are available upon request at discounted rates.
9. Equipment: Tablets and laptops can be provided to participants at an additional cost.
10. Post-Training Support: We offer one year of free consultation and coaching after the course.
11. Group Discounts: Register as a group of more than two and enjoy a discount ranging from 10% to 50%.
12. Payment Terms: Payment should be made before the commencement of the training or as mutually agreed upon, to the Foscore Development Center account. This ensures better preparation for your training.
13. Contact Us: For any inquiries, please reach out to us at training@fdc-k.org or call us at +254712260031.
14. Website: Visit our website at www.fdc-k.org for more information.