Manage a Procurement in Accordance with EU Public Procurement Rules

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 4
Unit No:
Y/506/1762
Credits:
4
Guided learning hours:
20 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of Evidence

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand EU public procurement rules.

Additional details

  • Public accountability
  • Standing orders
  • Standing financial instruction
  • EU types of procurement
  • EU procedures for public procurement

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Explain organisational policies and procedures for carrying out a procurement exercise below EU thresholds.
  • 1.2
    Explain the basis of EU public procurement rules.
  • 1.3
    Identify the types of procurements which need to comply with EU rules.
2

Be able to produce specifications which comply with EU procurement rules.

Additional details

  • Notes of meetings
  • Emails to and from stakeholders
  • Draft specification
  • Final specification

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Produce specifications in consultation with stakeholders ensuring they comply with EU procurement rules.
3

Be able to plan the procurement process.

Additional details

  • Notes of meetings
  • Award criteria
  • Gantt chart
  • Project plan

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Agree contract type and award criteria with stakeholders.
  • 3.2
    Produce a procurement implementation plan in accordance with public procurement rules and timescales.
4

Be able to implement the procurement plan.

Additional details

  • Contract advert
  • OJEU notice
  • ITT
  • RFQ
  • Bid evaluation spreadsheet
  • Award recommendation
  • Notes of meetings
  • PO
  • Contract award letter
  • Unsuccessful letters

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Advertise the contract in appropriate publications.
  • 4.2
    Invite bids from suppliers.
  • 4.3
    Evaluate bids in accordance with pre-determined criteria and organisational procedures and regulations.
  • 4.4
    Make and obtain ratification of award recommendations.
  • 4.5
    Award business and notify unsuccessful bidders.