Lawsikho

Our Learners

Keshav K Varkhedkar Former Chief Engineer at CIDCO of Maharashtra

Introduction

All waitlist participants shall be informed about the next enrollment date

Whether you are working with a Government department or with an entity that has entered into a public-private partnership or an entity that wishes to submit tenders for government projects, you would need to be aware of the procurement and tendering systems that the Government uses.

Seeing as quite a few entities are up for supplying products or services to the Government, it helps to know how exactly the Government procures goods or services and what are the guidelines they follow for this process. Even an aware citizen might be interested in this area.

Who should take this course?

Lawyers
Entrepreneurs
Government officials
Officers in public-private partnership projects

What is the career potential after doing this course

What is the framework for procurement of goods and services by the Government; what are the procurement cycles and general financial rules
What are the different types of contracts which the Government enters into with private parties - PPP contracts and concessionaire agreements
Tender enquiries, terms and bidding systems, what you need to be careful of, while submitting a tender
How unfair bidding practices are regulated, anti corruption and whistle-blowing
Role of CVC and writ jurisdiction

Potential employers

Law firms
In-house legal teams of companies
Central and state governments
PSUs
Independent litigators

Relevant Industries

banking

legal

finance

insurance

Technology

GOVERNMENT

What is unique about this course

The course is not limited to a provision-by-provision study of some statutes and associated case laws alone
The course trains you on different kinds of actual work that is required to be performed by lawyers and other professionals. After finishing the course, you will know as much practical knowledge as a lawyer working at a big law firm will know after a year or two of experience
It is not a mere theoretical study, but all the lessons are based on the practical application of the topics dealt in the course
You will get personal attention and coaching from the trainers, and any doubt regarding a topic shall be addressed within 48 hours
You will be given an opportunity to work on two writing assignments during the term of the course that shall be published either on iPleaders blog or any other industry publications if it meets our specifications
In the span of the course, you shall be accessed over 3 subjective-based exercises relating to the course topics that shall help you to understand the practical aspects of the subject
The course is tough and intensive, you will not be awarded the certificate unless you complete all the 3 subjective exercises and 2 writing assignments, as mentioned above.

Syllabus

Introduction To Government Procurement

Introduction to Government Procurement Principles and framework for Government procurement How does the government procure goods and services? What are the restrictions on the procurement of goods and services by the government? What is the legislative framework in relation to the procurement of goods and services by the government? What are the general financial rules and how are these applicable to government procurement? What is a procurement cycle for goods and how does it work? How does the procurement cycle for procurement of services work? What is e-procurement system and how does it work? What are the restrictions applicable to procurement by PSUs and statutory corporations? Do bidders who bid in government contracts face any risks?

Types Of Government Contracts

Common types of contracts with the government NHAI Concession Agreement: Ten clauses you must know How does the Airports Authority of India use PPP contracts to get modern airports built? What are concession agreements? What are the different types of contracts which may be entered into with the government? Who can sign government contracts? What are works contracts? Can the government enter into contracts for land acquisition? What are public-private partnership (PPP) contracts? What is the smart city project? What are the agreements entered into in relation to the smart city project? Legal framework for Smart Cities

Tenders And Bidding Process

Key terms in a tender document What is bidding and what are the stages of bidding? What is the structure of a typical notice inviting tender? Types of tender enquiries and bidding systems What are the different types of tender enquiries? -I What are the different types of tender enquiries? -II What is reverse auction and what are its advantages? An example of reverse auction Procurement of services and engagement of consultants by Central Government What are the different consultants and service providers from whom the government avails services? What are the different types of contracts which can be awarded to the service providers? How are consultants or service providers selected? What is procurement on a nomination basis? Procurement Reservation for Specific Products and SMEs Are there any incentives for government procurement from MSMEs? How can the vendors register with the government irrespective of the tendering process? What is a Swiss challenge? What should a private party be careful of, while submitting a tender? What are the provisions of the Constitution of India in relation to government contracts?

Regulation Of Unfair Bidding Practices

Anti-Corruption and Whistleblowing Does the Competition Commission of India (CCI) have any powers over unfair practices in government procurement? Which are the different categories of contractors who enter into contracts with the public works department (PWD)? What are the CVC guidelines in relation to tendering process? How should a submitted tender be read? What is an integrity pact? What are the remedies available to a bidder who is treated unfairly? What is the role of the CVC in government procurement? Can an aggrieved party invoke the writ jurisdiction of the high court in case of unfair treatment?

Sample Document

Annex - MSMEs Procurement Reservation Order Complaint handling policy of CVC CVC guidelines on e-procurement CVC guidelines on maintaining transparency CVC guidelines on mobilisation of advances CVC guidelines on post tender negotiations CVC guidelines on selection of consultants General Financial Rules 2017 Guidelines for preference to domestic manufacturers in electronic products Guidelines for procurement of telecom products Limited Tender Enquiry FSSAI List of reserved electronic products List of reserved medicines under Pharma Policy Manual for Procurement of Goods 2017 MSME ACT, 2006 Payment procedure on GeM Proprietary Certificate Sample - CMDA Tender Notice Sample - KVIC Sample - NCERT-Empanelment of Printers Sample - Passport Office Tender SME procurement policy Standard Bidding Document Punjab Roadways