Catalogue training course: Procedures for the award and implementation of public contracts

The objective of the training was to train seven agents from various countries over a period of 13 days. It aimed in particular to provide participants with the following skills and know-how: (i) accurately definition of needs in accordance with the principles, (ii) compliance with procurement thresholds, (iii) identification of the main procurement procedures and exemptions, (iv) handling of complaints and appeals, (v) management of contract performance with a view to achieving results, (vi) anticipation of changes and disruptions during performance, (vii) resolution of disputes through amicable and/or contentious means, and (viii) handling of ex post control within the programme budget.
The training modules covered involved: (i) the legal framework for public procurement, (ii) common aspects of the different legal frameworks, (iii) principles and existing contractual arrangements in Senegal, (iv) procurement procedures, (v) a case study: controls related to procedures and those related to the award of contracts, (vi) contract performance, (vii) subcontracting: general aspects, and (viii) acceptance of work, termination of a contract and performance guarantees.
This training was implemented in partnership with the Public Procurement Chair at the University of Paris Saclay