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DPS 57045 24

The unique characteristics of procurement in the public sector are explored in this course. The course examines a variety of public sector settings, including the federal government, provincial and municipal governments, as well as health care and education sectors. You will learn how to undertake competitive bidding in a public sector environment and evaluate alternatives such as sole sourcing and negotiation. The course will explain the different forms of purchasing co-operatives and consortia. Ethical issues in public sector procurement are also examined. At the end of this course, you will be able to understand the special supply chain challenges and opportunities in the public sector and make recommendations for performance improvement.

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Describe unique characteristics of public sector procurement
  • Describe alternatives to competitive bidding (e.g. negotiation and sole sourcing), and identify conditions under which these alternatives could or should be used
  • Identify lessons for the public sector from the Gomery Commission report and the MFP scandal
  • Identify unique challenges and opportunities associated with procurement and supply chain management by the federal, provincial and municipal governments
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