Course Purpose
This course aims to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the legal frameworks governing procurement processes. It explores ethical considerations and best practices to help you ensure transparency and integrity in procurement activities. Through an analysis of case studies and regulatory requirements, you will develop the skills needed to navigate complex procurement challenges. Ultimately, the course prepares you to uphold ethical standards and legal compliance in professional procurement roles.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to;
ELO1: Explain Procurement laws and regulations.
ELO 2: Discuss procurement laws on business operations.
ELO 3: Apply ethical issues in procurement practices
ELO4: Develop strategies for ethical and compliant procurement processes.
Course Content
Topics in this course include Introduction to procurement law: Overview; key legal principles.
Regulatory frameworks and compliance: national and international procurement regulations; compliance requirements; role of regulatory bodies.
Contract law in procurement: elements; contract negotiation and formation; breach of contract and remedies.
Ethical principles in procurement: foundations; codes of conduct and ethical standards; role of ethics in supplier relationships; ethical dilemmas.
Anti-corruption measures in procurement: understanding corruption; legal frameworks for anti-corruption; strategies for preventing procurement fraud.
Dispute resolution in procurement: mechanisms for dispute resolution. mediation, arbitration, and litigation; legal aspects of dispute resolution. Public procurement law: public procurement principles and objectives; legal requirements for public procurement; transparency and accountability in public procurement.
Global procurement law: international procurement laws and agreements; cross-border procurement issues; harmonization of procurement Laws.
Future trends in procurement law and ethics: emerging legal trends in procurement; technological advancements and legal implications; e-procurement and digitalization.