Public Procurement ProcessLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

Upon completion of the course students will:
* be familiar with the special features of public procurement, stages of the procurement process and the roles of different operators in the procurement process
* be able to design, implement and analyse law compatible procurement processes using digital tools in the different stages of the procurement process
* be able to communicate effectively and in a timely manner with internal and external stakeholders and understand the importance of market dialogue in public procurement
* conduct a need-based review of the procurement object understanding the points of view and requirements of different customers (e.g. accessibility requirements) and understand the price impact of over-specification
* be able to make procurement law-compatible requests for quotations to the suppliers and apply the law when making supplier selection and procurement contracts
* be able to assess needs for supplier-audits and create a follow-up plan
* be able to take sustainability perspectives into account in all stages of the procurement process (market surveys, procurement and supplier criteria, quotation requests, contracts, follow-up)
* be familiar with ways of fighting against the black market in public procurement

Content

* Public Procurement process
* Market dialogue and communication with internal and external stakeholders
* Customer-oriented requests for quotation
* Supplier selection, procurement contracts and follow-up
* Sustainability perspectives and criteria
* Prevention of black market

Qualifications

Completed Higher Education Degree

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient performance: has completed basic requirements to pass the course and has made an attempt to apply and articulate concepts and information both verbally and in writing but has not made enough effort overall. The student has demonstrated little effort, interest and motivation for individual or team activities / assignments and the output is rather weak.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good overall performance: can apply and articulate concepts and information well both verbally and in writing, certain areas of individual or team output require further attention; shows appropriate level of interest and motivation in individual and team activities. Good presentation delivery and analysis.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent performance in all elements of the course: shows interest and motivation in individual and team activities and assignments, fully applies and clearly articulates concepts and information both verbally and in writing. The student is able to support his/her argument with references to the recommended reading and lecture content. Excellent presentation delivery and analysis.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Sufficient performance: has completed basic requirements to pass the course and has made an attempt to apply and articulate concepts and information both verbally and in writing but has not made enough effort overall. The student has demonstrated little effort, interest and motivation for individual or team activities / assignments and the output is rather weak.