Training in Sustainable Procurement

Introductory E-learning available now!

Our one hour e-learning course is now available to download.  Licence free, it allows unlimited use and can be customised by each authorityto add details of your policies and achievements.  The course will act as a stepping stone to the CIPS Level 2 course for those seeking further training.  To get started use the e-learning help file for assistance in downloading and editing the course.

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Members Briefing

To help your Councillors to understand the key issues on sustainable procurement and what they can do, we have developed a short introductory briefing for members.  You can download it and the complimentary presentation.  Use facts and figures relevant to your borough.

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Free CIPS Training Offer a Success!

The project team has worked with LondonMet Enterprises Ltd to customise the existing CIPS level 2 module on Sustainable Procurement specifically for Local Authorities.   All 33 London Boroughs and the 5 members of the GLA Group have now taken up the offer of free places for this one day course.  Candidate feedback has been extremely positive, saying that “it offers real value and benefit. The course provided knowledge and understanding of sustainable procurement”.

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Training Needs Analysis (TNA)

The Action Sustainability study identified training needs specific to sustainable procurement.  As a result we're offering an introductory e-learning course and places on the CIPS level 2 course.

Sustainability & EU Procurement Directives

The following presentations from the Eco-Procura + 2006 conference provide basic guidance on procuring sustainabilly within EU regulations.

Making your Tenders Comply - SEMCO, Sweden Opens in a new window
Legal Questions on GPP: Practical Examples - Ecoinstitut, Barcelona Opens in a new window