Public Procurement, Bidding & Contracting

Public procurement accounts for nearly 20–25% of Indias GDP, making the government the largest buyer of goods, services, and works in the country. Strategic sectors like defense and space drive a significant share of this spending—with the defense budget exceeding ₹6.2 lakh crore in 2024–25, including over ₹1 lakh crore for domestic procurement, and the space sector budget at ₹13,400 crore, opening up new avenues through agencies like ISRO, NSIL, and IN-SPACe. With increasing digitization, transparency, and an emphasis on local sourcing and private sector participation, understanding public procurement is not just critical for government officers but also essential for private companies, startups, and MSMEs looking to tap into government contracts. This program offers a practical and policy-focused understanding of procurement rules, bidding processes, digital platforms, and contract management, enabling participants to confidently navigate Indias evolving public procurement landscape.

Day 1: Understanding the Public Procurement Ecosystem

Session

Topic

Duration

Session 1

Overview of Public Procurement in India

Economic significance, key stakeholders, legal and institutional framework

2 hrs

Session 2

Procurement Policies and Regulatory Landscape

General Financial Rules (GFR), Manual for Procurement, CVC Guidelines

2 hrs

Session 3

E-Procurement Platforms and Digital Reforms

GeM, CPPP, e-tendering workflows, transparency and audit trails

2 hrs

Day 2: Bidding Strategies, Tendering, and Evaluation

Session

Topic

Duration

Session 1

Public Tendering: Processes and Methods

Tender lifecycle, types of tenders (LCS, QCBS), bid preparation, RFP/RFQ drafting, Intelligent Tender Evaluation and Scoring

2 hrs

Session 2

Bid Evaluation and Awarding Contracts

Technical & financial evaluation, L1 criteria, multi-stage bidding, scoring models

2 hrs

Session 3

Private Sector Participation in Public Procurement

Vendor registration, eligibility, MSME & startup schemes, sectoral insights (defense, space)

2 hrs

Day 3: Contracting, Risk Management and Case Discussions

Session

Topic

Duration

Session

Topic

Duration

Session 1

Public Contracting and Legal Framework

Contract types, conditions of contract, dispute resolution, penalties & termination

2 Hours

Session 2

Risk Management and Ethics in Procurement

Conflict of interest, corruption risks, grievance redressal, vigilance mechanisms

2 Hours

Session 3

Next-Gen Public Procurement

AI-Driven Spend Analytics and Forecasting, Natural Language Processing (NLP) for Tender Drafting, Smart Contract Monitoring and Compliance Tracking

2 Hours

By the end of the program, participants will be able to:

To understand the

public procurement ecosystem

in India, including legal, financial, and procedural frameworks.

To familiarize participants with

bidding procedures

, including eligibility, technical and financial bid structures.

To develop skills in

contract formulation, risk allocation, and dispute resolution

.

To equip participants with knowledge of

digital procurement platforms

like

GeM

,

CPPP

, and

eProcurement portals

.

To sensitize the private sector about

how to engage effectively

with government procurement systems.