INTRODUCTION

’Procurement’ refers to the process of engaging contractors, suppliers and consultants for the construction of various works, facilities or supply of goods / equipment or providing related services required for development projects. The procurement function involves substantial investments that are often funded from loans or credits / grants provided by International Financial Institutions (IFIs) such as the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, African Development Bank, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, etc.

This Programme explores, explains and clarifies the World Bank’s 2016 Procurement Framework (PF) in detail.

According to the International Financial Institutions, the term ‘Procurement’ is applied broadly to the acquisition or purchase of works, goods, non-consulting services, and consultancy/advisory services of a project.

The World Bank and the multi-lateral agencies have been providing loans, credits and grants for various developmental projects in countries all over the world. The deployment plans for procurement functions of implementing agencies are often confronted with problems and delays due to lack of trained personnel. The trained officials, if available, can cope with and perform complex national and international procurement operations at every stage of the project in accordance with the Procurement Procedures of the funding agency. This has been identified as one of the major reasons for the delay in award of contracts, management of contracts and consequential time and cost over runs in many projects all over the world.

Over the last 31 years, the Administrative Staff College of India has been conducting this Programme on a self- sustaining basis, with technical support of the World Bank. The aim of the Programme is to build capacities for better understanding of the underlying core principles of the World Bank’s 2016 Procurement Framework as applicable to various stages of the project from the planning to final completion and acceptance. The Programme provides clarity on principles and procedures to be followed by the World Bank funded projects, based on the 2016 Procurement Framework of the Bank, along with the latest updates.

The Programme addresses the main features of 2016 procurement framework regulations, approved selection methods and market approaches for procurement of goods, civil works and non-consulting services, and main features of selection documents for consultants and describes the relevant procedures for soliciting competitive bids and the subsequent processes for bid / proposal evaluation, award of contract and implementation of contract agreements

OBJECTIVES

At the end of the Programme, the participants will be able to competently and effectively strategize, plan and carry out the procurement activities in accordance with the Procurement Framework/Regulations of July 2016 (as revised from time to time) and associated procurement documents.

PARTICIPANTS

The Programme is primarily aimed at meeting the knowledge needs of officials working in the World Bank funded projects under various Central Ministries, State Governments and Public Sector Undertakings. This Programme extensively deals with the public procurement procedures and hence would be useful for all senior officials working in projects, procurement, contract and implementation functions with goods and equipment suppliers, civil works contractors and consultancy firms. The Programme will be delivered in English. The Participants are expected to have working knowledge of English.

Organisational Sponsorship is Essential.

METHODOLOGY

The Programme is conducted by a mix of ASCI Faculty and procurement practitioners associated with the World Bank, including Accredited Procurement Specialists and Consultants of the World Bank along with the Project and Procurement Heads of various government departments and agencies, which are implementing the World Bank funded projects. Brief profile of the Programme Directors is as follows:.

Prof. BVN Sachendra has about 28 years of rich teaching and training experience including courses on Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Project Management and Total Quality Management to PGDBM students in Business Schools of high repute. In addition, he is also proactive in developing, designing and delivering Executive Development Programmes and Management Development Programmes including Procurement Procedures for World Bank Aided Projects. He has ten papers to his credit, out of which four were presented at the international level.

Rutwik Phatak, alumnus of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Shillong, is a Public Procurement Specialist with rich experience in the development sector. Prior to joining ASCI, Rutwik worked as a Procurement Consultant with organizations such as a The World Bank, SEEPZ SEZ, Mumbai, Civic Data Lab and Jal Jeevan Mission, and also worked full-time as Procurement Specialist for a World Bank financed Project in the state of Assam, India. He also played a pivotal role in the Procurement Policy Reforms process in Assam. At ASCI, Rutwik has pioneered Programmes on the topics of Green Public Procurement, Quality and Cost Based Selection, and Using Data to Improve Public Procurement.

Thus, the programme offers ample opportunities for participants to discuss realistic procurement problems encountered by the implementing organizations. The programme inputs include lectures, exercises, assignments, and case studies for the practical application of the procurement requirements of the World-Bank aided-projects. Participants are encouraged to bring a set of problems and issues facing their projects, which can be discussed and analyzed during the Programme. Also the participants are requested to bring copies of the project appraisal document, loan agreement(s) / procurement and other manuals for reference.

PROGRAMME VENUE

The Programme is fully residential and the participants will be accommodated in air-conditioned single occupancy rooms in the College campus. However, the college does not provide accommodation for the family. The College is WI-FI enabled in a comprehensive way.

DURATION

The Programme duration is from July 21 to Aug 01, 2025. Participants are expected to arrive a day before and may leave after the completion of programme.

PROGRAMME FEE

The Programme fee per participant:

For Indian Participants: Rs.1,25,000/- + GST* per participant.

For Foreign Participants: US$ 1953 +GST* per participant. (*Goods and Services Tax, which is currently 18% and will be applicable

 as amended by GOI from time to time on the total fee).

The fee will cover tuition, lodge and boarding courseware and usage of other facilities in the campus.

A discount of 10% on the Programme fee for three or more participants from the same organization will be given, provided the

 fee is credited into our Bank account before July 18, 2025.

Note: Kindly forward us the details of the Bank/ Wire transfer of the programme fee through email to:  [email protected] for confirmation.

 MEDICAL INSURANCE

The nominees are required to carry with them the proof of Medical Insurance. The sponsoring agency is required to endorse the nominees’ medical coverage in the event of hospitalisation.

LAST DATE FOR NOMINATION

The nominations should preferably be received at least 15 days in advance but in no case later than one week before the commencement of the programme. The Nomination Form duly filled in along with the Demand Draft/Wire transfer details in favor of ‘Administrative Staff College of India’ payable at Hyderabad should reach the Programmes Officer ([email protected]) by July 07, 2025.

LAST DATE FOR WITHDRAWAL

July 11, 2025. Any withdrawal after this date will entail forfeiture of the fee paid or adjusted on mutual agreement for future programmes.

ASCI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Participants of College Programmes will become ASCI Life Members.

CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION

A Certificate of Participation is awarded on conclusion of the Programme. The sponsoring organisation/participant are solely responsible to arrange for the fee payment.