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PROCUREMENT
The National School, in conjunction with the Office of Government Commerce (OGC) and the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS), is committed to improving purchasing performance by maintaining and developing the professional skills of those engaged in procurement work.
Procurement expertise is one of the key competencies needed to improve the delivery of public services. For further information, see:
nationalschool.gov.uk/procurement
Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply
Advanced and Graduate Diploma in Purchasing and Supply
The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) Graduate Diploma is a degree level qualification. It is an increasingly important qualification for those wishing to pursue a procurement based career, whether in the public, private or voluntary sector. It is often a prerequisite for procurement posts and, in many government departments, achieving the Graduate Diploma attracts a procurement allowance of up to £4,000 per annum.
The National School has a long standing and fruitful relationship with CIPS. We are a CIPS approved training provider, and we have been rated by CIPS as a Centre of Excellence for each of the last 10 years.
The examinations are set and assessed by CIPS. These examinations are normally held at Sunningdale Park.
For further information Liz Jackman 01344 634 585, gtn 3803 4585
liz.jackman@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk
Introduction to Purchasing
For new public sector procurement professionals and those from other areas for whom some basic knowledge of the subject would be useful. Equivalent staff in the wider public sector would also benefit. This programme will help you make sound contractual commitments and develop purchase negotiation skills. Themes covered include contract law; specifying the requirement; sourcing and supplier appraisal; tendering; terms and conditions of contract; purchase negotiations and an introduction to the EU Procurement Directives.
Programme Director Steve Shaljean-Tilley
Code Length Price
ITP 21⁄2 days £925
Venue Dates
Sunningdale 10‑12 May 10, 5‑7 Jul 10, 22‑24 Nov 10, 24‑26 Jan 11
For further information Liz Jackman 01344 634 585, gtn 3803 4585
liz.jackman@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk nationalschool.gov.uk/itp
The Government Certificate of Competence in Purchasing and Supply
The Government Certificate of Competence in Purchasing and Supply is designed and administered jointly by the National School and the Office of Government Commerce (OGC), in conjunction with the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS). The Certificate of Competence caters specifically for the needs of those working in the Public Sector and gives full exemption from the CIPS Foundation Diploma (Level 4) qualification. The Certificate is awarded on successful completion of all four modules (PC1A, PC1B, PC2 and PC3) the three associated examinations, and a work logbook. A growing number of departments offer a procurement allowance of up to £1,500 per annum to procurement staff who achieve the Certificate of Competence.
For further information Susan Pizey 01344 634 273, gtn 3803 4273
susan.pizey@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk
The Government Certificate of Competence in Purchasing and Supply
Programme Code Length Price Dates
Procurement Certificate Part 1A PC1A 4 days £1,600 14-17 Sep 10, 28 Sep-1 Oct 10, 10-13 Jan 11, 7-10 Feb 11
Procurement Certificate Part 1B PC1B 4 days £1,600 4-7 Oct 10, 18-21 Oct 10, 14-17 Feb 11, 7-10 Mar 11
Procurement Certificate Part 2 PC2 4 days £1,600 11-14 Oct 10, 1-4 Nov 10, 17-20 Jan 11, 21-24 Feb 11
Procurement Certificate Part 3 PC3 4 days £1,600 6-9 Sep 10, 10-13 Jan 11
Procurement Certificate Part 1A and Part 1B Revision Programme PCR1 2 days £600 1-2 Nov 10, 17-18 Mar 11
Procurement Certificate Part 2 Revision Programme PCR2 1 day £400 8 Nov 10, 28 Mar 11
Procurement Certificate Part 3 Revision Programme PCR3 1 day £400 10 Nov 10, 24 Mar 11
The above programmes will be held at Sunningdale Park
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