Mastering Bids and Tenders in Goods, Services & Works Procurement

Empower your organization to align with global sustainability goals and drive ethical sourcing through environmentally responsible procurement practices.

This forward-looking course equips procurement professionals with the skills to integrate sustainability and social responsibility into their procurement operations. Participants will learn how to align public and private procurement with ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) standards and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), while driving long-term value and ethical sourcing in their organizations

• Understand key principles of sustainable and green procurement.
• Embed ESG compliance and responsible sourcing in procurement processes.
• Evaluate lifecycle costs and environmental impacts of purchases.
• Align procurement strategies with global sustainability targets.

By the end of this course, participants will:

• Design procurement frameworks aligned with SDGs and ESG principles.
• Define supplier selection criteria that support sustainability.
• Implement practices that reduce environmental footprints.
• Promote green innovation and support ethical supply chains.

1. Principles of Sustainable Procurement
2. ESG Compliance and Legal Frameworks (UN, EU, AU)
3. Environmental and Social Risk Assessments
4. Green Specifications and Tendering Criteria
5. Circular Economy & Lifecycle Costing
6. Supplier Engagement and Sustainability Audits
7. Integrating SDGs into Procurement Policies
8. Case Studies in Public and Private Sector Green Procurement

Procurement officers, sustainability managers, project leads, ESG professionals, and public administrators across ECOWAS and partner organizatio

Gain the skills to minimize contractual risks, resolve disputes effectively, and protect your organization’s interests in procurement agreement

This intensive course is tailored for procurement, legal, and contract management professionals. It provides practical strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate contract risks, while enhancing participants’ ability to resolve disputes through negotiation, mediation, and other recognized mechanisms. The training is grounded in real-world case studies and applicable frameworks used across ECOWAS and international institutions.

• Identify key risk factors in procurement and commercial contracts.
• Develop effective contract risk management frameworks.
• Understand legal remedies and dispute resolution pathways.
• Apply negotiation, mediation, and arbitration in resolving contract conflicts

By the end of this course, participants will:

• Conduct thorough contract risk assessments.
• Apply standard clauses and dispute resolution protocols.
• Implement risk mitigation and compliance strategies.
• Navigate complex contractual issues with confidence and professionalism.

1. Introduction to Contractual Risk Management
2. Risk Allocation, Insurance, and Liability in Procurement Contracts
3. Common Legal Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
4. Drafting and Reviewing Risk-Proof Contract Clauses
5. Dispute Prevention Techniques
6. Mechanisms of Dispute Resolution: Negotiation, Mediation, Arbitration, Litigation
7. Contract Suspension, Breach, and Termination Procedures
8. Case Studies: Public Sector Contract Failures and Resolutions
9. Creating a Risk Register and Audit Framework for Contracts

Procurement officers, legal counsel, contract managers, compliance officers, public finance specialists, and project administrators.

Master international procurement frameworks and policies to drive compliance, efficiency, and regional integration in public sector purchasing

This course provides a comprehensive overview of global and regional procurement frameworks with a focus on implementation across ECOWAS institutions. Participants will explore key legal instruments such as UNCITRAL Model Law, World Bank procurement guidelines, and AfCFTA trade protocols. The course emphasizes policy development, compliance, and harmonization of procurement processes to support sustainable economic growth.

• Understand global and regional public procurement standards.
• Interpret and apply procurement laws and trade agreements.
• Develop institutional procurement policies and manuals.
• Strengthen transparency, competition, and regulatory compliance.

By the end of the course, participants will:

• Confidently apply UNCITRAL, World Bank, and AfCFTA procurement frameworks.
• Design harmonized procurement policies that align with regional integration goals.
• Ensure policy compliance while promoting fair competition.
• Develop procurement manuals and bidding templates for institutional use

1. Introduction to Public Procurement Principles and Frameworks
2. UNCITRAL Model Law on Public Procurement
3. World Bank Guidelines and Procurement Regulations
4. AfCFTA Trade Protocols and Cross-Border Procurement
5. Institutional Procurement Policy Development
6. Standard Bidding Documents (SBDs) and Evaluation Criteria
7. Public Sector Procurement Oversight and Reform
8. Regional Case Studies and Compliance Exercises

Government procurement officers, compliance managers, policy advisers, project implementers, legal officers, and regional economic integration stakeholders.

Build trust, safeguard public resources, and promote integrity through ethical procurement practices and robust compliance framework

This course addresses the growing need for transparency and accountability in procurement systems. It equips participants with the skills to detect, prevent, and mitigate corruption in public and private procurement. Through a combination of legal frameworks, ethics-based decision-making, and real-life case studies, the course strengthens institutional governance and ensures compliance with international anti-corruption standards.

• Understand corruption typologies and risks in procurement processes.
• Establish ethical procurement policies and procedures.
• Design compliance systems that detect and deter fraud.
• Promote transparency, integrity, and accountability in procurement operations.

By the end of the course, participants will:

• Apply international anti-corruption frameworks (UNCAC, OECD, etc.) to procurement systems.
• Conduct ethics audits and implement whistleblower protections.
• Strengthen internal controls and procurement due diligence.
• Prevent procurement fraud, collusion, and conflicts of interest.

1. Ethical Principles in Public Procurement
2. Understanding Corruption Risks and Red Flags
3. Overview of International Standards (UNCAC, OECD, TI Index)
4. Procurement Integrity and Governance Frameworks
5. Creating Effective Compliance Policies and Checklists
6. Due Diligence, Auditing, and Investigating Irregularities
7. Role of Procurement Officers, Auditors, and Compliance Units
8. Whistleblower Protection and Anti-Fraud Hotlines
9. Case Studies: Procurement Scandals and Lessons Learned

Procurement professionals, internal auditors, legal officers, compliance managers, and project heads responsible for governance and oversight.