The Certificate in Procurement Law and Contract Management Training Course offered by Oxford Training Centre is designed to develop the legal and regulatory capabilities of professionals involved in procurement and contract administration. This course bridges the knowledge gap between legal obligations and commercial practice, equipping participants to manage risk, ensure compliance, and lead effective contract execution.
Participants will explore essential topics in contract formation, procurement compliance, tendering procedures, negotiation techniques, and contract lifecycle management. With a strong emphasis on legal enforceability, dispute resolution, and ethical procurement, the course prepares professionals to operate confidently in increasingly regulated environments.
The programme provides the legal and operational grounding required to oversee complex supply chain agreements and public/private sector procurement initiatives. Through case-based instruction, attendees will gain clarity on governing legislation, liability exposure, and commercial remedies.
Structured within the context of high-impact Legal Contracts and Procurement Training Courses, this programme is especially suited for professionals handling procurement, tenders, contracts, or legal risk across industries that require stringent regulatory compliance and contract clarity.
Objectives
- Understand the core principles of procurement law and contract governance
- Learn legal frameworks for public and private sector procurement
- Develop capabilities in drafting, negotiating, and managing procurement contracts
- Identify legal risks and liabilities in procurement and supply contracts
- Apply legal compliance strategies in the procurement lifecycle
- Interpret contractual clauses related to termination, indemnities, and warranties
- Strengthen practical understanding of procurement legal compliance courses
- Enhance strategic decision-making across procurement functions
Target Audience
- Procurement and sourcing professionals
- Contract managers and project officers
- Legal counsel and compliance officers
- Commercial and operations executives
- Public sector procurement authorities
- Professionals seeking a certificate in procurement law
- Individuals involved in managing procurement contracts or vendor relations
- Professionals seeking structured contract law and procurement training
How Will Attendees Benefit?
- Gain clarity on legal rights, obligations, and remedies in procurement contracts
- Improve compliance with national and international procurement regulations
- Strengthen capabilities in contract management training courses
- Minimise disputes through structured risk allocation and contract clarity
- Enhance supplier relationships through lawful and balanced contract terms
- Apply practical legal knowledge across all stages of the procurement lifecycle
- Improve audit readiness and documentation standards in procurement
- Achieve greater control over vendor agreements, service contracts, and SLAs
Course Content
Module 1: Fundamentals of Procurement Law
- Legal definitions and distinctions in procurement activities
- Key statutory and regulatory sources for procurement law
- Principles of fairness, transparency, and accountability
Module 2: Contract Law Essentials in Procurement
- Offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention in contracts
- Legal enforceability and contract formation standards
- Terms, conditions, and contract variation mechanisms
Module 3: Procurement Lifecycle and Legal Risk
- Legal implications at each stage of the procurement cycle
- Risk transfer and limitation in procurement documentation
- Liability and legal risk mitigation strategies
Module 4: Tendering and Bid Management Compliance
- Tender documentation and bid evaluation obligations
- Legal pitfalls in RFP/RFQ and tendering process
- Transparency and non-discrimination requirements
Module 5: Contract Drafting and Legal Clauses
- Essential clauses in procurement contracts
- Boilerplate clauses and their legal significance
- Drafting remedies, indemnities, and termination terms
Module 6: Public Procurement Law and Regulation
- Rules governing public procurement contracts
- Open tendering, negotiated procedures, and direct awards
- Government contracting compliance frameworks
Module 7: Managing Procurement Contracts
- Contract administration and performance monitoring
- Change control and variation orders
- Legal considerations in managing contract disputes
Module 8: Legal Risk in Procurement and Contracts
- Identifying and addressing procurement fraud and collusion
- Contractual breaches and their legal consequences
- Use of warranties, guarantees, and limitation clauses
Module 9: Dispute Resolution in Procurement
- Dispute resolution methods: negotiation, arbitration, litigation
- Legal remedies in procurement-related conflicts
- Jurisdictional considerations and governing law clauses
Module 10: Case Studies and Practical Applications
- Real-world examples of contract mismanagement and resolution
- Lessons learned from public and private procurement litigation
- Legal due diligence checklists and best practices