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(27-31 July) Master Trainer Program on EPADS 2.0 (Level-I)

(27-31 July) Master Trainer Program on EPADS 2.0 (Level-I)

PPRA offers the Master Trainer Program on e-PADS 2.0 (Level-I) to enhance procurement professionals' skills in managing end-to-end procurement under the PPRA Regulatory Framework, ensuring compliance, improving efficiency and promoting transparency.

Training Description

The Masters Training Program on e-PADS 2.0 (Level-I) is designed to enhance the competencies of procurement professionals in utilizing advanced functionalities of e-PADS for managing end-to-end procurement processes in accordance with the PPRA Regulatory Framework. The training aims to strengthen participants' ability to independently manage complex procurement activities, ensure regulatory compliance, improve procurement efficiency and promote transparency through effective use of the electronic procurement system.


Learning Objectives

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

  1. Apply e-PADS functionalities for managing the complete procurement lifecycle.
  2. Conduct procurement planning and tender management through e-PADS in compliance with PPRA Rules and Regulations.
  3. Manage procurement methods, including multi-stage procurements and framework agreements (where applicable).
  4. Perform electronic bid opening, evaluation, clarifications and award processes.
  5. Generate and analyse procurement reports and dashboards for monitoring and decision-making.
  6. Utilize audit trails and system controls to strengthen procurement governance and accountability.
  7. Resolve common operational and technical issues encountered during procurement processing.
  8. Apply best practices in electronic procurement to improve transparency, competition and value for money.
  9. Serve as e-PADS focal persons or master trainers within their organizations.


Eligibility Criteria

BPS-17 and above or equivalent officers involved in procurement management and decision-making.

Prerequisites

Participants should:

  1. Have successfully completed e-PADS Users training (Basic/User Training) or possess equivalent practical experience in e-PADS
  2. Have understanding of the PPRA Regulatory Framework including procurement methods and procedures.
  3. Be familiar with basic procurement concepts, terminology and documentation.
  4. Possess basic computer literacy and proficiency in using web-based applications.

DAY 1: PROCUREMENT PLANNING AND TENDER INITIATION WORKFLOW

Module 1: e-PADS 2.0 Procurement Workflow Overview

Procurement Cell Responsibilities in e-PADS

User/committee accounts creation

Committee creation and management

Annual Procurement Plan Creation

Tender, Petty, RFQ Creation overview

Supplier management overview

Corrigendum Creation

Extension of Submission Deadlines

Revision of Tender Documents

Notification to Prospective Bidders


Hands-on Exercise

•Hands-on Exercise of complete tender process.


DAY 2: BID MANAGEMENT AND EVALUATION WORKFLOW (GOODS & CONSULTANCY)

Module 2: Tender Creation Workflow

•Initiating Tender activity of Goods: Single stage one Envelop

•Preparation of SBD

•Evaluation and reports preparation workflow


•Initiating Tender activity of Consultancy Services: Single stage two Envelop (QCBS)

•Preparation of SBD of SSTE – QCBS

•Evaluation and reports preparation workflow

•Contract Award and Management (currently under development)


Hands-on Exercise

•Hands-on Exercise of initiating tender activity of Goods/Consultancy Services: Single stage two Envelop (QCBS).


DAY 3: BID MANAGEMENT AND EVALUATION WORKFLOW (WORKS)

Module 3: Tender Creation Workflow of Works

•Initiating Tender activity of works: Single stage two Envelop (QCBS)

•Preparation of SBD of works

•Evaluation and reports preparation workflow

•Contract Award and Management (currently under development)


Hands-on Exercise

•Hands-on Exercise of initiating tender activity of works: Single stage two Envelop (QCBS).


DAY 4: QUALIFICATION OF SUPPLIERS (WORKS)

Module 4: Pre-qualification activity creation Workflow

•Initiating pre-qualification activity of Works: Single stage two Envelop (QCBS)

•Preparation of pre-qualification document of works

•Evaluation and reports preparation workflow

•Preparation of SBDs of Works & bidding process of pre-qualified suppliers

•Contract Award and Management (currently under development)


Hands-on Exercise

•Hands-on Exercise of initiating pre-qualification activity of Works and bidding process: Single stage two Envelop (QCBS).


DAY 5:

•Re-Cap

•Questions/ Answers

•Assessment

•Feedback


Assessment and Certification Criteria: Component Weightage
Daily Assignments & Participation 30%
Attendance 20%
Final Assessment 50%
Certification Threshold Minimum 70% cumulative score


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