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Training Calendar – October 2023 to March 2024

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TRAINING CALENDAR [April 2024 – March 2025]

TRAINING SERVICES

GPCL Consulting Services Limited or “GPCL” is a public-private venture promoted by Export-Import Bank of India in the year 1996 along with leading companies in the public sector such as RITES, WAPCOS, MECON, AFC and private sector firms such as RPG Group, Tata Consulting Engineers and others. GPCL is actively engaged in providing consulting services in the public procurement and technical domains including training and capacity building tasks having successfully delivered assignments in over 40 countries worldwide.

GPCL specializes in conducting both standard announced programs as also tailor-made programs for procuring organizations, inter alia, on various aspects of Public Financial Management including procurement management, and contract management including FIDIC Contracts.

WHY GPCL

    • Core consulting experience in public procurement in over 40 countries worldwide both for the government clients as well as for international financial institutions such as the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, UN agencies, etc. in diverse sectors such as Water, Power, Transportation, Agriculture, Education, Energy, Health, etc.

    • Rich experience in conducting a variety of standard and bespoke training/ capacity building programs both in India and overseas on the subject of public procurement and contract management including FIDIC Contracts drawn from hands-on experience in consulting.

    • Large pool of senior professionals and procurement training experts who have an optimum mix of professional working experience in various public organizations/ corporations followed by rich training experience in procurement and allied areas.

 

The Calendar for announced Training Programs for the period April 2024 to March 2025 offered by GPCL will be listed below soon with coverage of topics.

Customized Training Programs

Besides the announced programs, GPCL also conducts bespoke programs as per the needs of the client organization. Typical programs are listed below:

Procurement of Goods and Services as per Government of India Procedures and through Government e-Marketplace (GeM) Portal (2 days Online)

 

Government Rules for Procurement (i.e. GFRs 2017):

    • An overall perspective

    • Role of GFRs in Government Procurement

    • GFRs 2017 on Procurement of Goods

    • GFRs 2017 on Procurement of Services

Procurement through GeM Portal

    • Overview of GeM and objectives

    • Registration of Organization, Authorisation of Primary user and Secondary users

    • Creation of User Accounts on GeM portal and activation

    • Creation and finalization of Bid and Reverse Auction on GeM portal

    • Important Terms and Conditions for Bid and Reverse Auction on GeM

    • Placement of Order for Services with terms and conditions

    • Procedure for Payment and Payment initiation in GeM
 

Overview of MDB Procurement, Contract Management & FIDIC Contracts (2 days Online)

 

    • Overview of Procurement Policies and Salient Provisions of Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs)

    • Introduction to Contract Management

    • Contract/Formation of Contracts

    • Essentials of Valid Contract

    • Quasi Contracts

    • Performance of Contract

    • Breach Of Contract /Remedies

    • Rules of Interpretation of Contract

    • Understanding Clauses which deal with Contractual Risk – How to minimise and transfer the risk

    • Rules of Interpretation of Contract

    • Contracting Pricing Arrangements

    • Inventory Management

    • Overview of FIDIC Contracts

 

Sustainable Public Procurement and VfM in Procurement (2 days Online)

    • Business case for adopting Sustainable Public Procurement

    • Value: From Price to Sustainability – Principles for Leadership in

    • Sustainable Public Procurement (SPP)

    • Approach for Sustainable Public Procurement Implementation

    • Introducing Sustainability Criteria at various stages of the Procurement Cycle

    • National and International Case Studies on SPP

Procurement Procedures applicable to overseas Projects funded under Government of India Lines of Credit (GOI-LOC)

    • Introduction to Government of India Guidelines for overseas projects funded under Lines of Credit (Bilateral Financing):

    • Pre-Procurement Operations; Procurement Procedures including empanelment, prequalification, tendering process and Post-Contract Coverage Activities;

    • A Walk through of Prequalification Documents for Procurement of:
      • EPC
      • Supplies

        • Consultants

Application of Quality-Cum-Cost Based Selection (QCBS) for Procurement of Goods, Works and Non- Consultancy Services (NCS)

    • Drawbacks of considering only price as factor for bid evaluation and need for adding quality as factor

    • How to formulate and apply the QCBS evaluation criteria

    • Illustration of incorporating QCBS in bid documents

    • Group Work – QCBS in Goods, Works and Non-Consulting Services

    • International Experience in using QCBS Approach

Governance, Business Ethics, Social Accountability and Risk Management

Governance, Business Ethics and Social Accountability

    • Co-Creation / Drafting and /or Revisit -Review of VISION, MISSION and VALUES of an Organization

    • CODE of CONDUCT of an Organization, Integrity Processes, Suppliers’ Code, Anti -Corruption Anti-Bribery Policy, Whistle Blower Policy, POSH Policy etc

    • Structuring and Operationalizing an ” Ethics Management System” Business model / Country norms

    • Employees / Stakeholders on Code of Conduct and related Policies Organizations’ Ethics Climate and Deployment / Compliance process including Customer / Vendor Audit /Due Diligence on

    • Governance compliance as applicable to Industry / Statutory Requirements

    • Social Accountability Standards of Organizations relating to Corporate Governance, Stakeholder Accountability, Human Rights etc

Risk Management Framework

    • Risk Mapping and Mitigation process for an Organization and developing Risk Registers

    • Risk Reviews and Risk Process deployment

    • Standard Operating Procedures / Processes for Business Verticals / Overall Organization Audit Process

Overview of 2016 Procurement Framework of the World Bank

    • Introduction to the Procurement Policy, Salient Provisions of Procurement Regulations

    • Procurement of Goods, Works & Non-consulting Services: Approved Selection Methods and Market Approaches

    • Abnormally low bids, Value Engineering, Case Study/ exercises on Procurement of Works/ Goods

    • Evaluation of Bids for Goods, Civil Works and Non-Consulting Services

    • Selection of Consultants: Approved Selection Methods and Market Approaches, Types of Contracts – Lump Sum, Time based, etc

    • Consultancy Services – Technical, Financial and Combined Evaluation, Exercises

    • Measures to prevent/ combat fraud and corruption in Procurement and Contracting, Red Flags, Stand-still Period and Complaints Management

    • Sustainable Procurement

    • Contract Management, Introduction to FIDIC Contracts, Red Book and Silver Book

Procurement of Works as per Government of India Procedures

    • Understanding Various terms used in Civil Works;

    • Classification of Works Administrative and Financial Powers of PWD/CPWD officers

    • How to allot/get done Civil works from PWD/CPWD or alike organizations;

    • Basics of Spending Money for Public Works

    • Steps in execution of Civil Works;

    • Conditions of Contract

    • Preparation of Estimates; Various Estimates in Civil Works

    • Preparation of Tender Documents; Various Types of Tenders

    • Calling of tenders; Pre-Bid meeting

    • Evaluation of Tenders; Award of Works Contract

    • Issues in Post Construction Stage of Works

    • Departmental Execution of Works

    • Maintenance Works;

    • Stores Management- Life of various items

Making an Impact: The Importance of CSR Impact Assessment in Corporate Governance

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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a concept that has gained widespread recognition in India over the past decade. It refers to a company’s actions to improve the social and environmental conditions in the communities where it operates. Companies that engage in CSR activities aim to make a positive impact on society, while simultaneously contributing to their own sustainability and growth.

Measuring the impact of CSR is crucial to ensure that these initiatives are having a meaningful effect on the communities they are intended to benefit. This is where CSR Impact Assessment comes into play. CSR Impact Assessment is a process that enables companies to evaluate the effectiveness of their CSR initiatives and identify areas for improvement. It involves the collection and analysis of data to determine the social, environmental, and economic impacts of a company’s CSR initiatives.

The benefits of CSR Impact Assessment are manifold. Firstly, it helps companies to identify and prioritize their CSR initiatives. By evaluating the impact of their existing CSR programs, companies can determine which initiatives are having the greatest impact and allocate resources accordingly. This will ensure that the company’s CSR efforts are meeting the desired socio-economic objectives.

Secondly, CSR Impact Assessment enables to measure the effectiveness of CSR initiatives. By collecting and analyzing data, companies can determine whether their CSR initiatives are achieving their intended goals. This allows them to refine their CSR programs, ensuring that they are having a positive impact on society.

Thirdly, CSR Impact Assessment helps companies to communicate their CSR efforts to stakeholders effectively. By presenting data and evidence of the impact of their CSR initiatives, companies can demonstrate their commitment to social responsibility. This can help to enhance their reputation and build trust with stakeholders, including customers, investors, etc.

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has mandated that companies meet certain CSR requirements. Companies with a net worth of Rs. 500 crore or more, or a turnover of Rs. 1000 crore or more, or a net profit of Rs. 5 crore or more, are required to spend at least 2% of their average net profits from the previous three years on CSR activities. According to a report by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, in 2020-21,4,796 companies spent Rs. 13,327 crores on CSR activities.

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) has increasingly become an integral part of CSR Impact Assessment now, which helps companies to periodically measure the progress and effectiveness of their CSR initiatives. M&E ensures accountability, evidence-based decision-making, learning and improvement, alignment with corporate goals, and continuous improvement of CSR programs. It provides companies with the data and evidence needed to make informed decisions, allocate resources effectively, and achieve their goals while contributing to sustainable development in the communities they operate. By using M&E to continuously improve their ongoing CSR programs, companies can demonstrate their commitment to social responsibility, enhance their reputation, and build trust with stakeholders.

In conclusion, CSR Impact Assessment is a crucial tool for companies to measure the effectiveness of their CSR initiatives and make informed decisions about their social responsibility efforts. This will help the companies to identify areas for improvement, measure progress, and communicate the impact of their CSR programs to stakeholders. With CSR becoming an increasingly important aspect of corporate governance, companies that embrace CSR Impact Assessment and make it an integral part of their CSR strategy, with the support of consulting firms like GPCL Consulting Services Limited, a firm promoted by India Exim Bank in association with public sector organizations like AFC Ltd., MECON Ltd., RITES Ltd., and WAPCOS Ltd., and reputed private sector firms like RPG Group, Tata Consulting Engineers Limited, etc. GPCL offers a range of consulting services to help companies develop and implement effective CSR strategies and measure their impact in meeting their social responsibility goals and contributing to sustainable development.