Warwickshire & West Midlands Association of Local Councils
The University of Warwick, Wellesbourne Campus, Warwickshire, CV35 9EF
Contracts and procurement
For anyone involved in procuring goods and services, preparing tenders or entering into contracts on behalf of local councils.
This session is an introduction to the basics of procurement for local councils – inviting quotes, producing specifications and tender documentation, achieving competition and value for money, managing contracts.
| Event | Event date | Event Ends | Location | Notes | Registered | Available places | Register |
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| Contracts and procurement | Fri 1 Apr 2022 10:00 | Fri 1 Apr 2022 11:30 | Online | Members £30 | 0 |
Registration is now closed |
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| Contracts and procurement | Tue 12 Jul 2022 10:00 | Tue 12 Jul 2022 11:30 | Online | Members £30 | 11 | 0 |
Event full. |
| Contracts and procurement | Thu 14 Jul 2022 10:00 | Thu 14 Jul 2022 11:30 | Online | Members £30 | 5 | 0 |
Event full. |
Topics include:• Procurement thresholds |
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| Session benefits: |
By the end of Contracts and Procurement you will:• Be aware of procurement thresholds |
| Earn |
1 CPD PointsRecord of attendance at training events is required when applying for the Local Council Awards Scheme |
| Fees |
£30.00 per delegate for Member CouncilsNon member £60 |
| Help with Delegate’s Fees |
WALC will subsidise member councilsMembers with a budgeted income up to £15,000 will get half price for all delegates |
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PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE THE AGREEMENT OF YOUR COUNCIL TO PAY THE COURSE FEE |
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| cancellations |
Any delegate cancellationsmust be received in writing 5 days before the event for a full refund of the fee. Substitute delegate(s) may be named at any time up to the event. |
| Terms and Conditions of Registration |
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Steve Parkinson
The Parkinson Partnership LLP
Steve is a former Town Clerk and an accountant with 30 years’ experience in public and voluntary sector finance. He now specialises in delivering training and advice on VAT and finance matters for the local council sector.