Overview

Manage outsourcing and procurement effectively with new thinking and approaches in the digital age. This 2-day programme aims to provide a practical approach to managing outsourcing and procurement in line with new development in outsourcing management thinking and approaches. Through the use of real-world case study, this programme serves to help you learn about new procurement approaches (e.g. outcome-based procurement, dynamic contracting, co-sourcing) and acquire practical skills in the procurement and outsourcing management in the new digital era. You will also be well equipped to maximise value and achieve ICT&SS (Info-Communications Technologies & Smart Systems) outcomes sustainably and to bring value to agencies and for Whole-of-Government, to advise and perform ICT&SS procurement to support the realisation of a Smart Nation.

Key Takeaways

At the end of this programme, you will be able to:

Apply Government procurement principles, approaches whilst in compliance with the government procurement policies and international agreements
Recognise and understand the impact of ICT&SS strategies in the Government on procurement
Determine appropriate procurement approach(es) for Government procurement for ICT&SS products or services in accordance with IM procurement guidelines
Recognise and implement ICT&SS procurement simplification initiatives and approaches to effectively procure for ICT&SS products and services
Craft good ICT&SS procurement requirements and evaluation criteria for Government procurement for ICT products or services
Apply the 3 phases of contract management to maintain oversight of suppliers (in accordance to the Third Party Management Policy in IM on ICT&SS Management), adherence to contract clauses and timely intervention on contract matters such as managing changes, exercising options and executing replacement contract

Who Should Attend

Please refer to the job roles section.
Intended for any ICT&SS Procurement officers - Associate, Senior and/or Lead ICT&SS Procurement Specialists.

Prerequisites

You must first complete the following programmes:

ICT Procurement for Practitioners

ICT Procurement for Practitioners

Upcoming Classes

23 Feb 2026 to 24 Feb 2026 (Full Time)

06 Jul 2026 to 07 Jul 2026 (Full Time)

02 Nov 2026 to 03 Nov 2026 (Full Time)