Training Programme on Enhancing Procurement Processes for Sustainability

28 May 2025

Sterling Ooty-Fern Hill

Contact Details

Programme Manager
All India Management Association, 15, Link Road, Lajpat Nagar- 3, New Delhi: 110024
Mob- +91 9560395725, Email. procurement@aima.in

Procurement function is critical in ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and strategic sourcing for organizations. It plays a vital role not only in supporting government operations but also in promoting economic growth. Sustainability has become a central focus for organisations across various sectors as they seek to reduce their environmental footprints, prioritize eco-friendly practices and resource efficiency. By integrating sustainability into procurement, organisation can align economic, social, and environmental considerations with their sourcing strategies.

AIMA with technical support of the World Bank offers the three-day training program with focus on Public Procurement and sustainability by providing procurement professionals with the tools, strategies, and best practices needed to develop and implement sustainable procurement processes.

Contents to be covered

  • Introduction to Public Procurement

    Pillars of Sustainable Procurement

    Public Procurement Framework

    • GFR 2017 covering Goods, Services and Works with latest amendments
    • Institutional Framework for Sustainable Procurement
    • State Government Rules vs. GFR

    Fundamentals of Public Procurement of Goods, Services and Works

    • Categories & Methods of Procurement
    • Bid Preparation
    • Tendering
    • Bid Evaluation methods- Technical and Financial

    Embedding Sustainability in Procurement Cycle

    • At the stage of Need Assessment
    • Drafting Qualification requirements for sustainable Public procurement
    • Sustainability in Selection & Evaluation Criteria

Who should attend

  • Procurement professionals for updating their domain knowledge
  • Non-procurement professionals who participate in or manage procurement function
  • Employees of Private sector bidding in Public Procurement
  • Contractor’s suppliers- project.
  • Officials at all levels in public bodies (Central, Government, NDPDs, Local Government etc.)
  • Anyone interested in Public Procurement

Mode and Methodology of training

The programme offers sessions in person with direct interaction with experts. It includes interactive case study analysis and group exercises featuring real life examples from diverse sectors. Participants engage in role play exercises to get first-hand experience of Bid preparation, tendering and evaluation process by integrating sustainability in the entire procurement cycle.

Certification

Participants successfully completing the training will be awarded with a Certificate of Participation from AIMA and The World Bank

Participation Fee

Indian Participants: INR 80,000/- plus GST as applicable per participant

International Participants: USD 1800 per participant

  • The fees for participants include boarding, lodging, meals, and study material
  • Airport transfers from Coimbatore airport are available as per fixed slots
  • Additional charges apply if accompanied by a spouse/family member
  • Accommodation for 4 nights and 5 days (Check in - 27th May 2025 Check out - 31st May 2025)
  • The workshop will commence on 28th May 2025 at 0900 Hrs. and will conclude on 30th May 2025 at 1430 Hrs
  • In case a nominated participant is unable to attend the workshop, the fee will not be refunded. However, substitution of participant is allowed.
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