Sourcing Strategy

Overview

Be equipped with the ability to select optimal sourcing models (traditional outsourcing, co-sourcing, independent security & QA) aligned with agency capabilities and project needs, for successful digital transformation.

Learn to develop quality-focused tender evaluation frameworks to assess vendor competency, engineering practices and team expertise, while learning comprehensive vendor management practices emphasising quality deliverables and performance monitoring.

The module covers quality-centric contract structuring with clear acceptance criteria, and integration of modern engineering practices including CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and automated testing frameworks. Learning is reinforced through government IT project case studies and practical scenarios, with assessment through group discussions and scenario-based assignments.

Key Takeaways

• Evaluate and select appropriate sourcing models (traditional outsourcing, co-sourcing, independent security & QA) that align with agency capabilities and project requirements to drive successful digital transformation outcomes
• Design quality-focused tender evaluation frameworks that effectively assess vendor technical competency, modern engineering practices, team expertise, and ensure appropriate product principal involvement
• Implement comprehensive vendor management practices that emphasise quality-driven deliverables, performance monitoring, resource deployment tracking, IP management, actively engage in vendor development and team structure assessment
• Structure contracts with quality-centric payment mechanisms, clear acceptance criteria, and appropriate scope management approaches that prioritise deliverable quality over activity completion
• Integrate modern engineering practices and quality assurance requirements into sourcing strategies, including CI/CD, infrastructure as code, test automation, and security testing frameworks
• Apply sourcing strategy concepts through analysis of case studies and real-world government IT project scenarios to develop practical implementation skills

Who Should Attend

• Public service officers involved in digital transformation, technology planning, or ICT strategy.