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Sector-Specific CoursesZanzibar, Dar es Salaam, Kampala +8 more
Public Procurement and Supply Chain Management Training Course
Manage county procurement with the legal and technical discipline that withstands audit scrutiny and delivers genuine value.
5 Days
Duration
Certificate
Included
Instructor-Led
Delivery
Advanced
Level
PP
Public Procurement and Supply Chain Management Training Course
Starting From
$700
per participant
Flexible Delivery
In-Person, Live Online
Language
English
Dedicated Support
Pre & post training
Course Overview
This advanced course develops technical skills in public procurement law and county supply chain management, covering PPADA compliance, tender evaluation methodology and contract management discipline. Participants work through real procurement disputes and audit findings rather than procedural summaries alone, examining where county procurement most often fails under scrutiny. The course closes with a procurement process review and improvement plan for a defined county procurement category.
Introduction
Public procurement consumes a substantial share of county budgets, and it is also the single area most consistently flagged in audit findings, court challenges and public scrutiny, making procurement competence one of the highest-stakes technical skills a county official can hold.
The Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act sets out a detailed compliance framework for Kenyan public entities, yet procurement irregularities remain a persistent feature of audit reports across counties. This advanced course moves beyond procurement procedure summaries into the tender evaluation methodology, contract management discipline and supply chain integrity systems that determine whether county procurement genuinely delivers value and withstands scrutiny.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the legal framework governing public procurement under the PPADA
- Apply tender evaluation methodology rigorously and defensibly
- Structure procurement planning aligned to budget and operational needs
- Assess common procurement irregularities identified in audit findings
- Design contract management systems ensuring delivery and value
- Evaluate supply chain integrity risks specific to public procurement
- Manage procurement disputes and administrative review processes
- Assess emergency and specially permitted procurement procedures
- Advise institutions on procurement system strengthening
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for:
- County procurement and supply chain management officers
- Tender committee and evaluation panel members
- County treasury and finance department staff
- Internal audit staff reviewing procurement processes
- Legal counsel advising on procurement disputes
- Contract management and administration staff
- County executive committee members overseeing procurement
- Development partner procurement compliance staff
Training Methodology
The programme is delivered through facilitator-led technical sessions combined with tender evaluation case studies, contract management simulations and a procurement process review exercise, structured around small-group work and real or anonymised procurement material rather than lecture alone. Each module closes with a short applied task so participants leave with working tools rather than notes alone.
Organizational Impact
Institutions sending staff on this course can expect:
- Procurement processes that withstand audit and legal scrutiny
- Improved tender evaluation rigour and defensibility
- Stronger contract management ensuring delivery and value for money
- Reduced risk of procurement irregularities and audit findings
- Improved supply chain integrity and reduced collusion risk
- More effective management of procurement disputes
- Increased public and oversight body confidence in procurement
- A documented procurement system strengthening strategy
- Stronger overall value for money from county procurement spend
Personal Impact
By the end of this course, participants gain:
- Advanced technical skill in public procurement law and compliance
- Confidence to apply tender evaluation methodology rigorously
- Sharper contract management and supplier performance skills
- Practical experience assessing supply chain integrity risk
- Stronger standing in procurement and audit compliance discussions
- A completed procurement improvement plan for direct application
- Improved ability to manage procurement disputes defensibly
- A specialist network across Kenyan county procurement practice
- A foundation for senior procurement and supply chain leadership roles
Course Outline
- The legal framework governing public procurement under the PPADA
- Reviewing Kenyan county procurement audit findings and patterns
- Common procurement irregularities and their consequences
- Procurement methods and their appropriate application
- Linking procurement planning to budget and operational needs
- Assessing a procurement process against PPADA compliance
Practical session: assess a procurement process against PPADA compliance requirements.
- Tender evaluation methodology and its rigorous application
- Designing defensible evaluation criteria and scoring
- Managing conflicts of interest within evaluation panels
- Handling tender clarifications and evaluation disputes
- Common tender evaluation weaknesses flagged in audits
- Practical tender evaluation exercise
Practical session: apply tender evaluation methodology to a sample bid set.
- Designing contract management systems ensuring delivery and value
- Managing contract variations and their justification
- Performance monitoring against contract terms
- Managing supplier and contractor non-performance
- Contract closeout and final account management
- Case study: a contract management failure
Practical session: design a contract management monitoring plan for a defined procurement category.
- Supply chain integrity risks specific to public procurement
- Managing collusion and bid-rigging risk
- Vendor due diligence and pre-qualification integrity
- Asset disposal procedures and their compliance requirements
- Whistleblowing and reporting mechanisms for procurement integrity
- Practical supply chain integrity risk assessment exercise
Practical session: assess supply chain integrity risk for a defined procurement category.
- Managing procurement disputes and administrative review processes
- Emergency and specially permitted procurement procedures
- Preparing for procurement audit and addressing findings
- Building institutional procurement capacity
- Measuring procurement system performance and value for money
- Building a procurement system strengthening roadmap
Practical session: build a procurement process review and improvement plan for a defined category.
Certification
Certificate of Completion awarded on successful programme conclusion
At Strategic Revenue Africa, our certification goes beyond proof of attendance—it represents practical competence and measurable capability. Upon successful completion of our training programs, participants are awarded a Certificate of Completion from Strategic Revenue Africa, recognizing their ability to apply acquired knowledge in real-world settings. As an organization focused on architecting sustainable revenue and strengthening organizational performance, our certifications signal that participants are equipped with skills that drive results, not just theory.
Programme Inclusions
- Course materials & workbook
- Certificate of completion
- Post-training support (6 months)
Prerequisites
Prior experience in public procurement, supply chain management or county finance is expected. This is an advanced, practitioner-level course.
Schedule & Investment
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Accommodation & Transfer
Accommodation and airport transfer are arranged upon request. Contact the Training Officer to reserve.
Payment
Transfer payment to the Strategic Revenue Africa account before the course starts. Send proof of payment to:
[email protected]Course Fee Includes
- Course tuition & training materials
- Two break refreshments and lunch
- Certificate of completion
- Post-training support (6 months)
Travel, visa, insurance and personal expenses are the participant's responsibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Public Procurement and Supply Chain Management Training Course
County procurement and supply chain officers, tender committee members, internal audit staff and legal counsel advising on procurement disputes.
No. This is an advanced course assuming prior public procurement, supply chain management or county finance experience.
Yes. Audit findings and irregularity patterns are addressed throughout, particularly in the foundations and integrity modules.
Yes. A dedicated module covers evaluation methodology with a hands-on exercise using a sample bid set.
Yes. The supply chain integrity module covers managing collusion risk and vendor due diligence.
Yes. The final exercise produces a process review and improvement plan for a defined procurement category.
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