Module 1 : Procurement Rules, Strategy and Market Survey

Objectives :

• Become familiar with the applicable procurement rules and processes 
• Understand the roles and responsibilities of the technical officer in the process
• Develop awareness on key strategic considerations before starting a tendering procedure
• Get acquainted with best practices and ensure a coherent approach within CERN

Content

• The procurement rules (process, timeline, who does what, industrial return, working in the interest of the Organization …)
• The procurement strategy (importance, defining the scope, risks, how to ensure competition, business specifics, case studies …)
• Market Survey (objective, documents, DOs and DON’Ts)
• Procurement website