MAV and ArcBlue are pleased to present this online training course: Collaborative Procurement Essentials.

This course equips participants with a set of tools and techniques to assess whether collaboration is suitable and then to navigate through the many issues to deliver a collaborative procurement event. The course will be held across two half days.

Our online training courses are open to the public to encourage a diverse cohort of learners. Our experienced procurement trainers deliver our successful learning programs live, with engaging, online-suitable content brought to the comfort of your own workspace.

Collaborative Procurement Essentials - 13th & 14th August 2025

Session 1 - Wednesday 13 August - 11:00am to 3:00pm (AEST)

Session 2 - Thursday 14 August - 11:00am to 3:00pm (AEST)

Collaboration is a key focus of the State Government and Councils are required to consider collaboration in each procurement activity. In this practical and interactive training course you will learn to demystify collaborative procurement, clarify many of the issues and myths that exist, and provide a structured approach to managing collaborative opportunity identification and competing council requirements.

This course will cover:

Identifying collaborative procurement opportunities
Governance considerations
How to approach the opportunity
Management Options

Who is this course for?

This course is suitable for staff at all levels that may be involved in a collaborative procurement event as a procurement or technical stakeholder.

How this course benefits you

By the end of the program, you will be able to participate in, or coordinate collaborative procurement activities, analyse collaborative procurement opportunities, identify a shared objective, participate in a collaborative event, and ensure your council’s outcomes are met. More advanced staff will be able to review spend opportunities and identify and prioritise these opportunities. You'll also build connections with your peers across a diverse cohort of organisations.

About these Training Courses

Our workshops are practical, thought-provoking, challenging and fun! We believe that “active learning” is the most effective way to embed learning. All of our workshops are centered on you, and we ask you to bring along live examples from your workplace to discuss during the event. Our workshops combine content delivery, interactive activities and facilitated discussions.

Our experienced training facilitators are procurement experts who bring along real-life examples to bring the training to life and make it relevant for the learners.