Provider of Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting for the Pathways to Procurement Program
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview The Commonwealth of Australia, as represented by the Department of Finance (Finance), is seeking a provider to deliver the Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting (PSP40616) for the Pathways to Procurement program. Scope The scope includes: Delivery of the Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting, PSP40616, or the superseding qualification Delivery of the qualification three (3) times each calendar year over the Contract Term Delivery in person in Canberra or virtually using Microsoft Teams Contract Terms and Conditions Contract Term ending on or before 2 February 2029 Enquiries Contact Officer: Procurement.training@finance.gov.au
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