Introduction: the Procurement Basics Series

The Procurement Basics Series (PBS) is a collection of pre-recorded presentations developed by CLDP and expert advisors. The PBS provides a high level overview of a specific topics and concepts within the procurement domain. These recordings were designed with CLDP's technical assistance projects in mind, particularly as we continue to expand our work in the procurement space. The recordings are stored on YouTube and can be accessed by clicking on the videos below.

Bid Protest - International Perspective

This recording highlights Bid Protests from an international perspective. 

• What is a bid challenge and what is its importance?
• Major issues in the bid protest system
• Common bid challenge forums

Bid Protest - US Perspective

This recording highlights Bid Protests from a U.S. perspective.

• Basics of the bid protest process in the United States
• Performance stays
• Agency corrective action
• Litigating the protest

Requirements Development

This recording discusses the requirements development in the acquisition process.

• Overall acquisition process
• Importance of requirements development
• Types of requirements documents

Acquisition Planning

This recording discusses the acquisition process in greater detail.

• Acquisition strategy
• Soliciting and awarding
• Performance management

Preventing Collusive Tendering

This recording gives an overview on the topic of Preventing Collusive Tendering.

• Preventing supplier collusion in public procurement
• Identifying best practices for national agencies
• Importance of cooperation between procurement agencies

Introduction the the WTO Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA)

This recording gives a high level overview of the WTO Agreement on Government Procurement.

• Key objectives of the GPA
• Main elements of the agreement
• Policy significance of the GPA in today's global economy

Assessing the Costs and Benefits of GPA Accession

This recording details aspects for countries to consider when assessing whether to adopt the GPA.

• Identifies the requirements for GPA accession
• Describes the potential potential benefits of GPA accession
• Puts into perspective the potential costs of GPA accession

Professionalization

This recording gives a historical overview of the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) and outlines the professionalization of the public procurement domain.

• Definition and characteristic of professionalization
• Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA)
• Approved training and certification requirements

Best Value in US Federal Procurement

This recording gives a historical overview of the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) and outlines the professionalization of the public procurement domain.

• Best value source selection approaches
• Technical/cost tradeoff tender requirements
• Evaluation methodologies

Contractor Qualifications

This recording gives perspective on U.S. federal acquisition regulations requirements.

• General standards of responsibility
• How to evaluate contractor qualifications

• Other types of contractor qualifications

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Introduction to UNCITRAL

• When & Why was UNCITRAL started by the General Assembly?

UNCITRAL Model Law on Public Procurement

• Why use the UNCITRAL Model Law?
• What are the essential elements of the Model Law?
• E-procurement - The game changer