Basic Operational Purchasing Training
Government Procurement Service offers basic operational purchasing training, including the CIPS level 2 qualification (four modules) to all trusts via its network of task force trainers. Our taskforce trainers provide between 6–8 days of their time each schedule to deliver training. We have received extremely positive feedback about the courses we offer and we are confident that they are a very credible and effective way of improving staff competencies. All Basic Operational Purchasing Training courses are provided at no direct cost to your organisation. The only costs your employer are required to pay for is travel and subsistence expenses.
The CIPS level 2 introductory certificate in purchasing and supply covers the basic purchasing and supply issues, fundamental principles and processes.
This programme is delivered by our taskforce trainer network of NHS Supplies Managers who have been specially trained to deliver Basic Operational Purchasing Training to procurement staff in supplies, pharmacy and estates across the NHS.
Courses currently available are listed below (please use links to access the course outline).
To enable Government Procurement Service to continue to offer NHS purchasing training at zero cost to delegates, a fee will apply in the following circumstances:-
- Cancellation of a delegate in the month prior to the training date - a fee of £50.00 plus vat will apply.
- Change of training date in the month prior to the booked training date - a fee of £50.00 plus vat will apply.
- Non attendance on the training day - a fee of £50.00 plus VAT will apply.
If a fee is incurred an invoice will be issued to the delegates manager within a month of the event date. Please note failure to pay may prevent a delegate attending future training dates.
Course Outlines
CIPS Level 2 (four modules)
- Role and scope of purchasing – course outline.
- Systems and procedures in purchasing – course outline (pre-course work required)
- Working with suppliers – course outline (pre-course work required)
- Importance of purchasing contracts – course outline (pre-course work required)
Please access the CIPS Level 2 section for the latest information regarding the CIPS courses, registration and e-testing.
Basic Operational Purchasing
Contract and supplier management - course outline (pre-course work required)
EU procurement – course outline.
Introduction to negotiation – course outline.
Supply chain and materials management – course outline.
Effective Negotiations Two Day Course
An advanced course effective negotiations is specifically for staff with experience of negotiations in order to enhance their current skills and knowledge in this area. The course is interactive and involves practical skills exercises. It is mandatory for applicants to have attended either the new introduction to negotiation course or the previous basic negotiations skills course. For more details follow the links:
Effective negotiations course outline
Evaluation
Evaluation is an important part of our Basic Operational Purchasing Training. Feedback from previous delegates has been overwhelmingly positive with an average of 90% of delegates scoring the training as having definitely met the objectives. Should you have any further comments or suggestions regarding our courses then please do not hesitate to contact us.
Contact
Email: tft@gps.gsi.gov.uk
Name: Learning & Development
Telephone: 0345 410 2222