A key area to add value in the procurement process is after the solicitation has been completed and the contract has been awarded. It may seem like the procurement work has been done at award, but in reality, it is really just beginning. The effective administration of public contracts is often an overlooked and under-valued phase of the procurement process. While the end user or project manager will actually manage the work of the selected contractor, it will fall to the procurement professional to administer the contract. This includes ensuring all contract documents and requirements are properly addressed, administering change orders and contract amendments, and ultimately closing out the contract.
Syllabus: Administering Contracts
This course is delivered entirely online and can be completed at a pace determined by the student. Various learning methods will be used, including the following:
The objective of this course is to introduce students to key terminology and methods of public procurement. Students will learn about the history of procurement, as well as current trends and future opportunities. At the conclusion of the course, participants should be able to:
All resources needed for this course will be provided at no additional cost. This includes industry articles, reports, procurement case studies, and topical videos.
Completion of this online course qualifies for eight (8) contact hours (CH) of continuing education. Proof of attendance can be provided by Birkdale Publishing upon request, which will qualify for CH credit for UPPCC, NIGP, ISM, and NCMA.
Contract Administration
This video lesson offers an introduction to contract administration and how it is different from contract management. The lesson also shares some key principles associated with contract administration.
Contract Administration
In this lesson, we explore what contract administration entails and why it is critical after contract award.
Procurement Leadership
This lesson identifies leadership roles procurement professionals can take during contract closeout. It is certainly an opportunity to step up and add value to their organization.
In this short video lesson, the importance of contract closeout is shared by the Department of Veterans Affairs. While this is a federal agency example, it is definitely applicable to state and local organizations.
