APM Contracts & Procurement
APM Guide to Contracts and Procurement 01: Introduction by Dr Jon Broome
In this presentation by Jon, you will learn: (1) why knowledge and skill in contracts & procurement matter if you want to be an effective project manager; (2) about modern developments in procurement which affect the delivery of projects & programmes you may become involved in; and (3) why it will only become more important as you progress your career.
APM Guide to Contracts and Procurement 02: Concept and Feasibility by Dr Jon Broome
In this presentation by Jon, you will gain : (1) an overview of the process chart ; (2) why project managers and procurement people need to be involved at this stage; and (3) a few war stories to illustrate good and bad practice.
APM Guide to Contracts and Procurement 03: Project Procurement Strategy by James Buckley-Walker
In this session by James Buckley-Walker you will learn about : (1) assessment of the internal capacity of the employer organisation or the external potential to provide the package; (2) the nature of the relationship sought with the potential provider; (3) the most appropriate high-level contracting strategy; (4) the provider selection strategy to be employed; and (5) defining the scope, interfaces & inter-dependencies between each package .
APM Guide to Contracts and Procurement 04: Package Contracting Strategy by Anne Holden
In this session by Anne Holden, you will gain : (1) an overview of the process for developing a package’s contract strategy; (2) a high level overview of the different contract strategies available; and (3) war stories to illustrate the pros & cons of different contract strategies; While presented by Anne, Jon led the writing of this section of the Guide.
APM Guide to Contracts and Procurement 05: Prepare Contract Terms by Alastair Greenan
This session is presented by Alastair Greenan, an experienced project manager of £billion+ projects in the oil sector. You will learn: (1) what you need in place before you begin (inputs); (2) an overview of the Guide's Process Chart; (3) how to effectively brief the team; (4) considerations on Legal Context and Form of Contract; and (5) how to develop the Contract Requirements & ensure an effective review.
APM Guide to Contracts and Procurement 06: Select Provider and Award the Contract by John Lake
John Lake is an experienced project manager in IT with expertise in contract management. In this session, you will gain : (1) an overview of the process for developing a package’s contract strategy; and (2) an understanding of the different approaches for final selection and relate them to the E U procurement regulations;
APM Guide to Contracts and Procurement 07: Manage and Deliver the Contract by John Lake
John Lake both led the development of this chapter & presents this session. In it, you will learn about : (1) your role as a PM in the delivery of contracted packages; (2) getting up to speed when you start; (3) the delivery process; (4) the most common pitfalls (gotchas!); and (5) how to use the C&P Guide during delivery.
APM Guide to Contracts and Procurement 08: Contract Closure, Cut-over and Operation & Support by Alastair Greenan
In this final session by Alastair Greenan, you will learn about : (1) when a project ends and the three types of closure; (2) when & how to prepare for contract closure; (3) what you need to do to close-out a contract; and (4) managing potential damage clauses, stakeholders and client expectations.