The British Academy for Training and Development offers the Procurement of FM Services Training Course. It starts with the introduction about Facilities across the globe as a subject that gives an overview of FM for attendees as the foundational principles of efficiency by which procurement plays a key part in the efficient delivery of services. Importance of relevance of procurement to organisational needs forms the basis of the pair within the whole analysis. It will then discuss the Procurement Process, where one will learn about the overall procurement cycle from tendering to that point where a contract is awarded, and up to its execution. This section allows the attendees to have a clear view of the roadmap for effective procurement.

It also focuses on the Supplier Selection that the criteria to identify and evaluate suppliers are discussed. What is more, major factors around this, where quality, cost, and their delivery are looked at in detail, thus helping the participants become better informed when it comes to choosing suppliers.  Major endeavor focused on Contract management, the course covers the strategies FM Native to attendees learn negotiation processes that apply to FM contracts, finding means of compliance, and avoiding dispute in contract management 

Moreover, the course deals with a comprehensive legislative and Regulatory framework concerning Procurement which includes discussed relevant regulations and a Contractual obligation that must be informed to the attendees related to the legal aspects that would govern their procurement activities. 

Attendees will be able to Identify potential sources of risk, assess and mitigate risks during the procurement process. Thus ensuring smooth operations and reducing the chance of unforeseen complications.

Objective:

The objective of Procurement of FM services Training Course are:

1. understanding of the procurement process in facilities management. 

2. Teach attendees on supplier selection and evaluation of suppliers based on related key criteria, e.g. quality, cost, and delivery. 

3. With skills improvement for contract management has to deal with negotiations and compliance. 

4. Knowledge about sustainable practices and their integration into FM procurement. 

5. Learning on how to track supplier performance through KPIs and ensure continuous enhancement of performance. 

Who Should Attend?

This course is targeted at:

1. Facilities Managers keen on improving their procurement strategy. 

2. Procurement Professionals in facilities management who want to learn more about cycle procurement. 

3. Contract Managers managing FM contracts but require more knowledge in the field. 

4. Project Managers overseeing FM services and procurement. 

5. Operations Managers responsible for the management of services and resources within facilities. 

6. Sustainability Officers with a focus on introducing sustainable procurement in the organisation. 

How will attendees benefit?

Attendees of the Procurement of FM Services Training Course will gain valuable benefits

1. Enhanced Procurement Knowledge: Attendees will acquire comprehensive knowledge of the entire process of procurement in outlets relating to facilities management. This would essentially mean understanding and being able to follow the steps involved, from tendering, sourcing, awarding the contract, and implementation, ensuring that the efficiency and decision-making in these activities are executed in a strong and well grounded manner.

2. Improved Supplier Selection and Evaluation: Attendees will learn how to evaluate potential suppliers according to quality, cost, and delivery. Thus they can make strategic and insightful decisions resulting in reliable partner and FM service relationships. 

3. Contract Management Skills: Competence in negotiating contractual terms and monitoring compliance will be improved to ensure dispute resolution and capacity strengthening in managing FM contracts. All this leads to having strong, transparent relationships with suppliers that promote smooth execution of contracts.

4. Better Risk Management: The course will assure attendees on abilities to be able to identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks related to procurement. Such preventive work can save precious time and money from issues, delays, and over budget situations in the procurement process.

5. Effective Performance Monitoring: Attendees will be able to define and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) as measures of the performance of suppliers as well as quality of service. This will contribute continuous improvement and alignment with the organisational goals.

6. Sustainable Procurement Practices: Learning attendees the extent to which sustainable procurement practice can occur in the work environment in terms of environmental gain and cost efficient FM service delivery.

7. Real World Application: Offer attendees an immediate and real-life practice of short-term gains and long-term purchasing strategy adaptations. 

8. Networking Opportunities: Offer attendees with the chance of networking with their peers in the industry and enable the sharing of best practices that will add value to their professional growth.

Introduction to Facilities Management (FM)

• Understanding the role of FM services

• The importance of procurement in FM

• Key concepts and terminology in FM

Procurement Process

• The complete procurement cycle

• Steps involved in tendering, contract award, and implementation

• Best practices for effective procurement

Supplier Selection and Evaluation

• Identifying potential suppliers

• Evaluating suppliers based on quality, cost, and delivery

• Tools for conducting supplier assessments

Contract Management

• Key aspects of managing FM contracts

• Contract negotiations and dispute resolution

• Ensuring compliance and maintaining supplier relationships

Legal and Regulatory Framework

• Overview of procurement regulations

• Key contractual obligations

• Understanding legal risks in procurement

Risk Management in Procurement

• Identifying and assessing procurement risks

• Strategies for risk mitigation

• Tools for managing procurement-related risks

Performance Monitoring

• Defining and tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Evaluating supplier performance

• Ensuring continuous service quality

Sustainability in FM Procurement

• Importance of sustainable procurement practices

• Implementing environmentally responsible strategies

• Cost-effective and sustainable FM procurement