This unit outlines the important aspects of procurement management as they apply to a programme or project

To help you learn how to:

1. Assess options for the procurement of programme or project resources
   
2. Assess the suitability and content of different contract types
   
3. Use and manage the tendering process in sourcing resources for programmes or projects

Following completion of this unit, you will know how to:

1. Identify the form and type of contract appropriate to a specific programme or project
   
2. Analyse risk and plan for contingencies to overcome shortages, disruptions and delays
   
3. Manage contractors and suppliers
   
4. Identify the key milestones in the procurement process.
   
5. Plan and manage a procurement

Procurement

• ways of providing the resources need for programmes or projects
  
• the procurement lifecycle and the impact of timescales on procurement options and decisions
  
• the impact of contract law and EU regulations