The legal and practical issues surrounding public procurement continue to develop at a rapid pace, and the focus on accountable, prudent public sector spending has never been sharper. Keeping up-to-date with the latest rules and procedures, as well as staying on top of key strategies and tactics in the procurement cycle is essential.

Osgoode Professional Development's Advanced Course in Public Procurement was specifically designed for public procurement professionals to obtain a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of the most recent and sophisticated cutting edge issues, while also addressing some of the more complex problems faced by today’s procurement professionals. Topics covered include:

• Update on critical cases, trade treaties and model laws
• Recent developments in public procurement, including paperless
  procurement and e-bidding
• Due diligence in the tendering cycle and how to develop an effective
  early warning system
• Practical step-by-step “how to” guide for negotiations in
  the procurement process

Plus, you'll engage in role playing exercises based on recurring procurement cycle issues, including performance deficiencies, price disputes and scope changes to further refine and hone your contract and negotiation skills.

Course Leader
Paul Emanuelli, General Counsel and Managing Director, Procurement Law Office

OPD Program Lawyer

Heather Gore

hgore@osgoode.yorku.ca