Commercial & Procurement

This course builds from the contract and supplier manager foundational training and supports operational Procurement staff grow their skills in managing contracts and suppliers effectively. This includes learning how to monitor performance, manage risk, address underperformance, and handle common commercial challenges. It will enable learners to develop stronger, outcome-focused supplier relationships and apply practical tools to improve delivery.

This course supports operational Procurement staff to understand their role supporting change and project management. It introduces the several ways learners may encounter change and projects; supporting procurement workstreams, supporting procurement projects and/or applying change and project management techniques to BAU. Learners will understand how to apply key project and change management tools, and how to communicate with stakeholders and manage risk.

Develop a foundational understanding about contract management in the public sector aligned with best practice detailed in the Contract Management Playbook.

Understand key government model contract terms, clauses, and when to use each contract type in procurement.