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Procurement and Contracts Management Seminar Dates: July 10-12, 2013 Training Site: Mass Lowell Inn and Conference Center 50 Warren Street, Lowell, MA 01852 (Lunch provided on-site on Wednesday and

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1. Identify the procurement needs: Begin by determining what goods or services your organization requires. Create a comprehensive list of the items needed and the specific requirements for each.
2. Develop a procurement plan: Once you have identified your needs, create a detailed procurement plan. This plan should outline the procurement process, including the steps involved, timelines, and responsible parties.
3. Conduct market research: Before engaging in the procurement process, conduct thorough market research to identify potential suppliers or contractors. Evaluate their capabilities, reputation, and track record to ensure they meet your organization's requirements.
4. Prepare solicitations: In this step, you need to prepare the necessary documents to solicit bids or proposals from potential suppliers or contractors. These documents may include a request for proposal (RFP), a request for quotation (RFQ), or a tender document.
5. Evaluate and select suppliers/contractors: Once the solicitations are received, evaluate the proposals or bids based on predetermined evaluation criteria. Select the supplier or contractor that best meets your organization's needs, considering factors such as price, quality, delivery times, and contractual terms.
6. Negotiate and finalize contracts: After selecting a supplier or contractor, engage in negotiations to finalize the contract terms. This may involve discussions on pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, warranties, and other relevant contractual provisions.
7. Monitor and manage contracts: Once contracts are in place, establish a contract management system to track and monitor the performance of suppliers or contractors. Regularly review their performance, ensuring they adhere to the contracted terms and deliver on agreed-upon milestones.
8. Close out contracts: When the procurement project is complete or the contract term ends, close out the contracts in accordance with the established procedures. This may involve conducting a final review, settling any outstanding payments, and completing any necessary documentation.

Who Needs Procurement and Contracts Management:

1. Any organization that regularly acquires goods or services from external sources requires procurement and contracts management. This includes both private sector companies and public sector entities.
2. Procurement and contracts management is essential for organizations operating in industries such as construction, manufacturing, healthcare, hospitality, transportation, and many others.
3. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can also greatly benefit from effective procurement and contracts management to ensure cost-effective and timely procurement, and to mitigate legal and financial risks associated with contract management.

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