Achilles Procurement Services is the leading provider of procurement related training to the Public Sector and Utilities in Ireland.
We provide training on an open course and in-house basis on European and national procurement regulations to the public and private sectors. Our training is focused on the needs of the procurement professional and ensures candidates are equipped with the skills and tools to award contracts in a compliant manner with particular emphasis on best practice and value for money.
Our course material is regularly updated to take account of the changes in the procurement rules at National and European level and the impact of recent European Court decisions.
Open Courses
Courses running from January to June 2012 are as follows:
1 DAY COURSES
- National Tendering
- Preparing Tender Documentation
- Framework Agreements
2 DAY COURSES
- Understanding the European Public Sector Procurement Rules
Breakfast Briefings
- Smarter Procurement Initiatives
- Technical Specifications
- The Contract Award Phase
- Service Level Agreements
Regional Sessions - 4 x ½ Day Courses in Galway and Cork
- Day 1 morning ~ Selection & Award Criteria
- Day 1 afternoon ~ Remedies and Notifications
- Day 2 morning ~ Competitive Dialogue
- Day 2 afternoon ~ Framework Agreements
In-House Courses
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Certificate Courses
Achilles, in partnership with the Institute of Public Administration, run two UCD Accredited programmes:
- Certificate in Public Procurement – now operating as a 10-day practical programme for procurement personnel involved in awarding contracts, with over 20 courses successfully ran to date.
- Diploma in Public Procurement – this new 10 day programme is designed as a follow on to the Certificate and is specifically for decision makers, budget holders and procurement managers.
For further details on these Accredited Programmes please visit www.ipa.ie or contact Jeanne Copeland at training@achilles.ie or by phone on 01-4020114.