Public Procurement Management

Date:
Jan 20 - 24, 2025
Application Deadline:
Jan 10, 2025
Venue:
Rausing Executive Development Centre, LUMS
 

Contact Us

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rec@lums.edu.pk
+92 42 3560 8279
+92 42 3560 8287

A Programme Designed in collaboration with Federal PPRA

 
Public sector procurement plays a pivotal role in achieving efficient and effective governance, especially in financially constrained emerging economies like Pakistan. The management of procurement activities directly reflects the performance of public sector organisations and their commitment to transparency and accountability.

The programme, designed in collaboration with Federal PPRA, will equip executives with the skills necessary to initiate and manage procurement projects successfully. The programme will foster a comprehensive understanding of public sector procurement philosophy, strategies, methods, and the inherent trade-offs in decision-making.

Participants will benefit from networking opportunities, engaging with peers from various sectors to facilitate knowledge exchange and the sharing of best practices. With a focus on real-world case studies and hands-on exercises, attendees will be well-prepared to apply theoretical concepts to practical situations, ultimately emerging as proficient procurement professionals capable of driving excellence in their organisations.

 

 

Participants will be able to:

  • Understand the principles of effective public sector procurement management.
  • Gain insights into various procurement methods of the procurement life cycle, practices, processes, and tools that will enhance their understanding of the public procurement.
  • Acquire skills to lead procurement activities within their organisation.
  • Develop confidence in e-procurement practices and appreciate the value it brings to the overall procurement cycle.
 

 

The programme is designed for:

  • Senior Managers dealing with public sector procurement departments
  • Non-procurement professionals dealing with public sector procurement
  • Managers heading public sector procurement department
  • Executives (public and private sector) who want PPRA Procurement certification
 

 

Programme Directors
Associate Professor
Post-Doctorate, Stanford University
PhD, Lahore University of Management Sciences
Research Interests:
Supply Chain Management; Technology and Innovation in Supply Chain Relationships; Social and Environmental Compliance in Supply Chain Relationships; Operations Management
Assistant Professor
PhD, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
Research Interests:
Project Management, Facilities Management, Public Sector Procurement, Public-Private-Partnerships, Urban Waste, Sustainable Water, Knowledge Management

“The programme is effective in developing the understanding of the core principles of procurement, different methods of procurement, procurement processes and applications in practical/professional field."

Ali Haider - Programme participant

 

 

Programme Fee PKR 200,000
Residential Fee PKR 90,000

 * Programme fee includes tuition cost, reading material, tea and lunch served during the programme. 
* Residential fee and accommodation clause below are not applicable for programme offerings in Karachi.

ACCOMMODATION
If you wish to avail accommodation at LUMS, there will be additional fee. It includes accommodation, breakfasts and dinners for the duration of the programme. However, any extra charges such as telephones, extra meals etc should be paid on departure. You may check-in on the evening preceding the start date of the programme and check-out the morning after the programme ends. You are, however, requested to inform us of the time of your arrival and departure.

We offer single bed accommodation at the Rausing Executive Centre. Each bedroom with attached bathroom is equipped with mini-fridge, writing desk and direct dial STD/ISD telephone and cable TV. All bedrooms at REC are internet-ready. Please note we do not provide accommodation for drivers accompanying participants.

ADMISSION PROCESS
Applications will be screened with regard to their suitability for each programme. Kindly ensure that your complete online application form reaches the office by the deadline. Incomplete application forms will not be entertained.

*Seat in the programme will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.

PAYMENT
Payment is due upon receipt of the acceptance email/letter along with the invoice. Please ensure that the payment reaches the office BEFORE the start of the programme. Space in the programme may only be ensured after we receive the fee.

Payment can be made directly through:

  • Debit/credit card by visiting https://pay.lums.edu.pk. You can process the payment by selecting REDC payments from the Payment Type Section and entering a valid voucher number and access code mentioned on the voucher. Additional bank charges may apply.  
  • Cash, Crossed Cheque or Pay Order/Bank Draft made in favor of "Lahore University of Management Sciences" at any United Bank- Limited (UBL) branch against the programme voucher.

Our preferred mode of payment is by debit/credit card and crossed cheque/banker’s draft payable to Lahore University of Management Sciences. However, the programme fee can also be paid via bank transfer.

Please send the cheque to:


Marketing Manager
Rausing Executive Development Centre
Lahore University of Management Sciences
Sector "U", DHA, Lahore Cantt. Lahore - 54792
Tel: +92-42-35608119-8243

* LUMS is a not-for-profit organisation under the Income Tax Ordinance 2001. Accordingly, the income of LUMS is not tax-deductible/collectable.

DISCOUNT POLICY
If more than two executives from the same organisation participate (up to a group size of 5 participants) in a programme, each additional participant after the first two gets a 20% discount on the programme fee.

SUBSTITUTES/TRANSFERS AND REFUNDS
If you are unable to attend a registered course, we will accept a substitute until 2 working days before the programme. Substitute candidates will be subject to the same selection process as the original one. If you wish to cancel your name from a programme, please notify in writing or on call at least 5 working days before the programme. In case of late cancellation, course fee will be refunded after deducting an application processing fee of PKR 40,000.

It is possible to transfer deposited fee to any open enrolment programme within 3 years. Transfers should be notified at least 5 working days before the programme. In case the participant or sponsoring organisation fails to utilise the funds within 3 years, the deposited fee will be forfeited.

Note: REDC may cancel or postpone a programme due to insufficient enrolment or unforeseen circumstances. In this case, university will refund registration fee but will not be responsible for any other related charges/expenses including cancellation/change charges by airline and travel agencies.

In case of postponement, the fee may be transferred to the rescheduled offering of that programme or any other programme as an alternate to refund. The University reserves the right to make changes in its programme policies and fees at any time.