{"id":4015,"date":"2022-08-23T09:01:35","date_gmt":"2022-08-23T08:01:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.gov.scot\/public-procurement\/?p=4015"},"modified":"2022-08-23T09:02:31","modified_gmt":"2022-08-23T08:02:31","slug":"investing-in-public-procurement-professionals-pays-dividends-for-scotland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.gov.scot\/public-procurement\/2022\/08\/23\/investing-in-public-procurement-professionals-pays-dividends-for-scotland\/","title":{"rendered":"Investing in public procurement professionals pays dividends for Scotland"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-4023 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blogs.gov.scot\/public-procurement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2022\/08\/Christopher-e1661167716557-254x300.jpg\" alt=\"Christopher Gibson: Learning and Development Project Manager at Scotland Excel\" width=\"171\" height=\"202\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.gov.scot\/public-procurement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2022\/08\/Christopher-e1661167716557-254x300.jpg 254w, https:\/\/blogs.gov.scot\/public-procurement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2022\/08\/Christopher-e1661167716557-768x905.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.gov.scot\/public-procurement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2022\/08\/Christopher-e1661167716557-869x1024.jpg 869w, https:\/\/blogs.gov.scot\/public-procurement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2022\/08\/Christopher-e1661167716557-434x512.jpg 434w, https:\/\/blogs.gov.scot\/public-procurement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2022\/08\/Christopher-e1661167716557-356x420.jpg 356w, https:\/\/blogs.gov.scot\/public-procurement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2022\/08\/Christopher-e1661167716557.jpg 1381w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 171px) 100vw, 171px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 171px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 171\/202;\" \/>Guest blog from Christopher Gibson: Learning and Development Project Manager at <a href=\"https:\/\/home.scotland-excel.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Scotland Excel.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Scotland Excel is delighted to be delivering the Scottish Government\u2019s <strong>Procurement and Commercial Training Programme.<\/strong> As part of the national drive to boost the professional development of our public procurement community.<\/p>\n<p>The programme is delivered by our award-winning Academy and offers something for everyone. If they\u2019re at the beginning of their public procurement career &#8211; or have been in the profession for some time.<\/p>\n<p>Our procurement community is filled with talented, dynamic and forward-thinking processionals. Who put in place contracts, frameworks, and other arrangements that deliver benefits for Scotland\u2019s organisations and their end-users.<\/p>\n<p>The sector is unfortunately facing challenges like skills gaps, staff retention and attracting talent. It\u2019s vital that we develop a pipeline of new talent. To build the skills and knowledge of those working in the sector and ensure the future capability of public procurement.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Procurement and Commercial Training Programme<\/strong> is delivered through workshops at three different levels.\u00a0 With courses that can be tailored to meet the needs of specific organisations.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the programme provides training in core and advanced procurement skills. Equipping our community with the skills they need as they progress through their procurement career.<\/p>\n<p>Scotland Excel\u2019s recent intake of graduates will be among the first to benefit from these courses, which will fast track their technical knowledge as they gain experience.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>The courses are designed for:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>beginners (introductions to public procurement and negotiation)<\/li>\n<li>those developing (driving value for money and practical negotiation)<\/li>\n<li>professionals who are more advanced (category management and strategic sourcing.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There are currently 20 courses aligned to the national procurement competency framework. Which consider the skills, knowledge and development needs of practitioners within a Scottish public procurement context.<\/p>\n<p>The programme is available to anyone working in the public sector in Scotland. Including housing associations and registered charities.<\/p>\n<p>All courses are delivered online by an experienced trainer. They are supported by discussions of real-life case studies and detailed training notes.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/home.scotland-excel.org.uk\/our-services\/scotland-excel-academy\/scottish-government-procurement-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Further details about the programme, including links to information about all 20 courses, can be found on our website.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>These one-day workshops are now available to book:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Introduction to public procurement (Awareness \/ Foundation-level) &#8211; 25 August<\/li>\n<li>Use of evaluation criteria for supplier selection and contract award &#8211; 15 September<\/li>\n<li>Managing the tender process &#8211; 27 October<\/li>\n<li>Value for money through cost \/ price analysis -24 November<\/li>\n<li>Service level agreements \/ KPIs &#8211; 13 December<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information on the programme, please contact the Scotland Excel Academy Team: <a href=\"mailto:academy@scotland-excel.org.uk\">academy@scotland-excel.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>For further information on public procurement in Scotland please visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gov.scot\/procurement\">www.gov.scot\/procurement<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Please email enquiries to <a href=\"mailto:scottishprocurement@gov.scot\">scottishprocurement@gov.scot<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Follow us online:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ScotProcurement\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2908 ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.gov.scot\/public-procurement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2021\/10\/Twitter-social-icons-square-blue-150x150.png\" alt=\"Follow us on Twitter\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.gov.scot\/public-procurement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2021\/10\/Twitter-social-icons-square-blue-150x150.png 150w, 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