Professional development

• SBM development workshops
  • Conversion to academy status
  • School income generation - guidance for SBMs
  • How to get the most out of your SBM
  • Leading procurement in schools
  • Marketing and promoting the school
  • Supporting teaching and learning
  • Project management in schools
  • Schools financial value standard
  • SBM workshop licensees

SBM workshop: Leading procurement in schools

This workshop focuses on procurement strategy, processes and opportunities to help schools achieve value-for-money from their purchases.

The aims of the workshop are to:

• raise awareness of the national importance attached to school procurement in contributing to the achievement of value-for-money
• provide information on the sources of support and procurement services available to schools, both nationally and locally
• develop the skills necessary for drawing up accurate specifications and tenders for goods and services
• develop your skills in contract management and negotiation
• develop your knowledge and understanding of:
  • the procurement cycle and the opportunities for efficiencies at each stage
  • legislative frameworks – local, national and international – that apply to school procurement activities
  • best practice in a number of areas of school procurement, for example energy, catering and contracted services
  • the benefits of e-procurement
  • sustainable procurement policies and practices

Who can apply?

The workshop is targeted towards those with responsibility for both the strategic and operational aspects of procurement in their schools.

What’s involved?

The workshop consists of four sessions, each being delivered at a face-to-face event. There is no assessment, however certificates will be awarded.

Duration

One day.

Cost

Costs for the SBM development workshops range between £165 and £225 per day. Please contact the organisation (licensee) who will be delivering the workshop in your area for further details.

Find out more

Contact the licensee in your region to find out more and book your place.