Tendering and Procurement Processes: new accredited distance learning course

16/06/2009 The OCN level 3 accredited qualification in Tendering and Procurement Practice (TaPP) is now available. Study from home or work - no travel required.

The TaPP Course is for:

Senior Managers, Trustees and Directors in charities and charitable companies;
Business Development Managers and those with the responsibility for tendering for public sector contracts;
Staff in CVS, Voluntary Actions and similar umbrella bodies or federations whose role is to advise other organisations tendering for public sector contracts.

The TaPP Course requires a major commitment amounting to approximately 70/90 hours of taught time and undirected work over a period of 20/25 weeks. It is delivered by distance learning using teleconferencing. This involves an induction session followed by a further eight telephone conferences, at approximately 3 weekly intervals.

Learning outcomes :

an understanding of the principles that underpin all tendering and procurement;
the current legislation and case law which governs tendering and procurement;
procurement procedures and practice;
the current legal climate and how this impacts upon tendering and procurement practice for organisations;
the role of e-procurement in the tendering process;
an evaluation of an organisation's suitability and ability to submit tenders;
strategic planning for improvement in tender preparation;
an understanding of how an effective tender may meet the requirements of procurement;
the different models of consortia and how they may enable small organisations to benefit from tendering.

In addition to the necessary reference materials which are provided during the course, students receive a library of reference material on CD and have access to the "student zone on the course website.

Course fees
Registered Charities £990 + VAT = £1,138.50

Further details
Click here to download the course leaflet (165KB PDF) and visit www.tappocn.org.uk/ for more information.

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