[ A complimentary CPD session in partnership with the ISBL

Procurement principles and collaborative purchasing

This free half-day training, designed for business and finance generalists in schools and trusts, offers a practical update on procurement. Delivered in Harrogate, the session explores the new Procurement Act 2023 and equips delegates with the knowledge to develop effective, compliant and value-driven procurement strategies.
ISBL
Procurement principles and collaborative purchasing
Key details
Suitable for
Operational staff
When
12pm to 3pm on Tuesday 21 October
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Where
Red Kite Office, Harrogate
Price
Free
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This free half-day training, designed for business and finance generalists in schools and trusts within the Red Kite Alliance, offers a practical update on procurement. Delivered in person, the session explores the new Procurement Act 2023 and equips delegates with the knowledge to develop effective, compliant, and value-driven procurement strategies.

Session focus:
Understanding the changes for schools under the new Procurement Act 2023.Understanding the changes for schools under the new Procurement Act 2023.
The principles of transforming public procurement and key challenges.The principles of transforming public procurement and key challenges.
How to develop compliant and effective procurement strategies.How to develop compliant and effective procurement strategies.
Understanding who to include and consult in the procurement process.Understanding who to include and consult in the procurement process.
Evaluating when and how to use approved DFE frameworks and collaborative purchasing opportunities, as well as where to get help with procurement.Evaluating when and how to use approved DFE frameworks and collaborative purchasing opportunities, as well as where to get help with procurement.
Carrying out effective needs analysis to develop accurate specifications.Carrying out effective needs analysis to develop accurate specifications.
Key factors to achieving best value and benchmarking considerations e.g. including sustainability targets.Key factors to achieving best value and benchmarking considerations e.g. including sustainability targets.
Learning outcomes This training will reference and help to meet the following knowledge descriptors from the ISBL Professional Standards across the Lead Practitioner Level:
[1.14] Is aware of wider professional learning and CPD opportunities available to support self and other staff across the profession.[1.14] Is aware of wider professional learning and CPD opportunities available to support self and other staff across the profession.
[4.42] Can analyse and propose relevant CPD opportunities to meet identified needs.[4.42] Can analyse and propose relevant CPD opportunities to meet identified needs.
Stephen Lester
[ Institute of Business Leaders
Stephen Lester
The session will be delivered by Stephen Lester, MBE FISBL, an experienced leader in school business and procurement practice. He is a DfE-accredited School Resource Management Advisor, CFO mentor, and member of the ESFA Academies Finance and Assurance Steering Group. A Fellow of ISBL and qualified management accountant, Stephen was awarded an MBE in 2018 for services to education. He is also an academy trustee and trustee of the School Partnerships Alliance.

Places are limited to one delegate per school.

Registration is a two-step process: after booking here, you must also complete the LSO training registration form, which will be sent in your confirmation email. This form is required by the DfE, who are funding the training, and must be completed by all delegates.

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