Implementing Green Public Procurement
QUALITYISO 9001:2015NSAI CertifiedImplementing GreenPublic ProcurementA training programme for theIrish Public SectorACADEMYACADEMY
Green public procurement has a key role to play indelivering on ambitious climate goals and nationaltargets and there is an obligation on every publicbody to play its part. Under the Programme forGovernment, all procurement using public funds willhave to include green criteria by 2023.New legislation now applies to the procurement ofmany goods & services, including vehicles; buildingworks; and energy-using products.The Green Public Procurement training programmeis being delivered by Greenville ProcurementProgramme datesproviders guiding public and utility procurement inImplementing Green Procurement- 3 live Zoom sessions& 4 self-managed sessionsIreland on foot of a successful series of programmesMarch 2021in 2020. Mon 22nd March (10 am – 12 pm)Partners, the leading consultancy and training Thurs 25th March (10 am – 12 pm)Developed in association with the Environmental Thurs 1st April (10 am – 12 pm)Protection Agency, this capacity-buildingMay 2021programme will ensure those with responsibility for Mon 24th May (10 am – 12 pm)procurement are ready to meet the growing body oflegislative and policy requirements in this area.This training offers a comprehensive groundingon the context and legal requirements for GreenPublic Procurement. It provides practical guidanceon getting going with green procurement for Fri 4th June (10 am – 12 pm)July 2021 Mon 5th July (10 am – 12 pm) Thurs 8th July (10 am – 12 pm) Thurs 15th July (10 am – 12 pm)September 2021 Mon 6th September (10 am – 12 pm)government and public bodies, including meeting Thurs 9th September (10 am – 12 pm)future reporting requirements. Thurs 16th September (10 am – 12 pm)Abby Semple, one of Europe’s leading experts on the2 Thurs 27th May (10 am – 12 pm)October 2021 Mon 4th October (10 am – 12 pm)subject, is leading the team at Greenville delivering Thurs 7th October (10 am – 12 pm)the training. The programme combines three live Thurs 14th October (10 am – 12 pm)sessions delivered via Zoom and four self-managedDecember 2021modules, via the Greenville Academy platform, to be Mon 6th December (10 am – 12 pm)completed between the live sessions. Thurs 9th December (10 am – 12 pm) Thurs 16th December (10 am – 12 pm)
The programme contentModule 1: Understanding GPP: The Irish and European Contextvia Zoom, 10.00 – 12.00 Welcome to Course – Objectives and format Current Context for GPP in Ireland – CAP commitments, 2030 targets, local government ClimateAction Charter and Circular 20/19 European Context – Green Deal, Circular Economy Action Plan, ongoing Commission support forGPP and new criteria/tools Presentation of new EPA guidance and criteria, monitoring and reporting obligations Q & A on GPP Context/Guidance (attendees can enter questions in the chat box during thepresentation and the instructor will answer them during this slot – or answer live questions) Key success factors for GPP – Legal compliance, prioritising contracts and choice of procedures Q & A / discussion on content covered Wrap up and explanation of subsequent modulesModule 2: Needs Assessment and Market EngagementDuration: 30 minutes, available via Greenville Academy platform Webinar explaining the importance of needs assessment and market engagement for successful GPP,presenting real examples from public authorities and recommended techniques.Module 3: Specifications, Selection and Award Criteria and Contract ClausesDuration: 30 minutes, available via Greenville Academy platform Webinar explaining how to implement GPP at each stage of the procurement process and lookingat the type of criteria which can be applied at each stage. This includes examples from four of thepriority sectors covered in the EPA guidance.Module 4: Interactive Session on Topics Chosen by Attendeesvia Zoom, 10.00 – 12.00 Attendees will be asked to vote on which topics they would like covered in the interactive sessions(four choices from the following list):1. Making the internal case for GPP2. Measuring the impact of GPP, monitoring and reporting3. Incorporating GPP in professional service contracts4. GPP and SMEs5. Vehicles and road transport services6. Food and catering services7. Heating and energy-using products8. ICT products and services9. Cleaning products and services10. Textile products and services Two of these topics will be covered in Module 4, with time for group discussion and questions.
The programme contentModule 5: Life-cycle CostingDuration: 30 minutes, available via Greenville Academy platform Webinar explaining how and when to apply life-cycle costing in tenders, including environmentalcosts. Detailed walk-through of EU tools for LCC and examples from two of the priority sectorscovered in the EPA guidance (ICT equipment and lighting).Module 6: VerificationDuration: 30 minutes, available via Greenville Academy platform Webinar explaining how to verify claims made by bidders in response to GPP criteria. What types ofevidence to ask for, and an explanation of the role of environmental management systems, standardsand labels. When it is possible to accept a self-declaration and how to evaluate equivalent evidence.Module 7: Interactive Session on Topics Chosen by Attendeesvia Zoom, 10.00 – 12.00 The second two topics chosen by attendees from the above list will be covered in this session, withtime for group discussion and questions. Wrap up and feedback from attendees on course.
Message from the EPAAbout the TrainersThe Environmental Protection Agency is responsiblefor protecting and improving the environment for thepeople of Ireland. The Agency views the purchasingpower of public procurement as a strong meansto achieve the aims of the European Green Dealand to provide public sector leadership on nationalsustainability and climate action. Development of thistraining has been funded through the EPA’s NationalWaste Prevention Programme.Abby Semple, LL.B., Ph.D. is a consultantwith over 13 years of experience inadvising public bodies on strategic andlegal aspects of procurement. Her focusis on the environmental and social impactof public contracts and how these canbe meaningfully addressed through the contractingprocess. Abby has managed complex tenders on behalfof public sector clients in Ireland and the UK, developedpolicy and guidance at the EU level, and is author ofone of the first books on the 2014 EU ProcurementDirectives A Practical Guide to Public Procurement(Oxford University Press).About Greenville ProcurementPartners LtdGreenville Procurement Partners is delighted to beinvolved in this programme and we are delighted topromote and support the implementation of greenpublic procurement through this training programmeand our consultancy services. We believe this willsupport the critical and urgent move to a more greenand sustainable public sector procurement regime.Target AudienceThe programme is targeted at procurementprofessionals and those leading the green agenda intheir organisations.Learning OutcomesTo provide the participant with an understanding ofthe national and EU strategy for delivering the greenprocurement agenda. To provide in depth appreciationof the stages in procurement where the criteria can beapplied and promoted: pre-procurement; specifications,selection and award criteria and contract performanceconditions.Jeanne Copeland has over 35 years ofexperience in working as a consultant andtrainer with the Irish Public Sector, she hasbeen instrumental in Greenville leadingthe green procurement agenda. She ispassionate about ensuring public bodiesdeliver public procurement in a proactive, enlightened,and innovative way and designs and delivers trainingto maximise engagement and enhance practicaltakeaways. She has worked with the GPP4Growthproject and several public bodies eager to engage earlyin implementing green procurement.David Whelan has over 20 years ofexperience across a diverse range ofindustry sectors including electronics,semiconductor, mechanical servicesand management consultancy. Davidhas been advocating the green andsustainable agenda for many years while also writingand researching on the topic. He has been ProgramDirector for the Edible Landscape Project CLG, a socialenterprise building community resilience to climatechange. He is author of Greenville’s first SustainableFuture paper entitled “Food and Catering”, workingon the second paper in the series which addressesthe complex intersection between public health andenvironmental protection.ACADEMYGreenville Procurement Partners Ltd., 1 Harmsworth, Greenmount Office Park, Harold’s Cross, Dublin 6W, D6W TF84T. 353 (0) 1 402 0114 E. training@greenville.ie W. greenville.ie
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