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The NPPPU has published a list of and links to educational and training programmes that could be relevant to those involved in procurement. This is not an exhaustive list which is provided for information only and is not intended as a recommendation of these programmes or providers. The list contains links to relevant providers of Undergraduate, Postgraduate and PLC, Certificate, Diploma and Further Education programmes as well as Professional Bodies and Seminars and private companies
The list is available under "Guides/Legislation-General Procurement"- document 21
1. Education and Training Links
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Action plan for the implementation of the legal framework for electronic public procurement published by the European Commission 13 December 2004 (Word Version)
2a. EU Action Plan on eProcurement
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Action plan for the implementation of the legal framework for electronic public procurement published by the European Commission 13 December 2004 (HTML Version)
2b. EU Action Plan on eProcurement
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Manchester Declaration "eProcurement" Objectives - extract from eGovernment News, 25 November 2005 (Word document)
The full declaration can be seen at http://archive.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/egov2005conference/documents/proceedings/pdf/051124declaration.pdf
3a. Manchester Declaration
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Manchester Declaration "eProcurement" Objectives - extract from eGovernment News, 25 November 2005 (HTML version)
The full declaration can be viewed at http://archive.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/egov2005conference/documents/proceedings/pdf/051124declaration.pdf
3b. Manchester Declaration
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The Department of Finance in conjunction with the Government Networks Programme Board (GNPB)* has established the first ever national framework for the supply of mobile voice and data services and associated products and services to non-commercial public sector bodies.
5b. Mobile Framework Agreement Brochure
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As part of promoting educational initiatives for a more strategic approach to procurement in public sector organisations, the National Public Policy Procurement Unit (NPPPU) in the Department of Finance is endorsing the Graduate Diploma/MBS in Strategic Procurement provided by Dublin City University Business School Executive Programmes Unit. (HTML format)
6. Graduate Diploma/MBS in Strategic Procurement
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There are in place a number of Producer Responsibility Initiatives (PRIs), which require producers placing goods on the market to ensure there are systems in place to ensure they are managed at end of life in an environmentally sound manner. Most of these PRIs are the result of voluntary agreements with industry. Such voluntary agreements are underpinned by regulations made under the Waste Management Acts.
The vast majority of producers are compliant and are meeting their financial obligations. There are, unfortunately, some non-compliant producers who are gaining an unfair competitive advantage over compliant producers.
The procurement of goods placed on the market by non-compliant producers –
· undermines the efforts of good corporate citizens who are complying,
· discourages the development of additional PRIs in other waste streams,
· distorts the market, and
· undermines the regulatory regime.
Guidance on the procurement of electrical and electronic equipment, batteries and tyres is attached.
8a. The purchase of goods subject to PRIs (Producer Responsbility Initiatives)
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This Report identifies thirteen recommendations aimed at fostering a culture of innovation among public procurers, exploiting the innovative potential of SMEs and improving the quality of data on public procurement. The Report sets out to address various obstacles and shortcomings that have been identified, by recommending practical solutions.
9. Report of the Procurement Innovation Group
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