Public Procurement, Bidding & Contracting

About the Program 

Public procurement accounts for nearly 20–25% of India’s GDP, making the government the largest buyer of goods, services, and works in the country. Strategic sectors like defense and space drive a significant share of this spending—with the defense budget exceeding ₹6.2 lakh crore in 2024–25, including over ₹1 lakh crore for domestic procurement, and the space sector budget at ₹13,400 crore, opening up new avenues through agencies like ISRO, NSIL, and IN-SPACe. With increasing digitization, transparency, and an emphasis on local sourcing and private sector participation, understanding public procurement is not just critical for government officers but also essential for private companies, startups, and MSMEs looking to tap into government contracts. This program offers a practical and policy-focused understanding of procurement rules, bidding processes, digital platforms, and contract management, enabling participants to confidently navigate India's evolving public procurement landscape.

Pedagogy:

  • Interactive Lectures
  • Case Study Discussions
  • Group Exercises
  • Hands-on Demonstration of GeM & CPPP Portals
  • Q&A-based Problem Solving

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

  • To understand the public procurement ecosystem in India, including legal, financial, and procedural frameworks.
  • To familiarize participants with bidding procedures, including eligibility, technical and financial bid structures.
  • To develop skills in contract formulation, risk allocation, and dispute resolution.
  • To equip participants with knowledge of digital procurement platforms like GeM, CPPP, and eProcurement portals.
  • To sensitize the private sector about how to engage effectively with government procurement systems.

Day 1: Understanding the Public Procurement Ecosystem

Overview of Public Procurement in India

Procurement Policies and Regulatory Landscape

E-Procurement Platforms and Digital Reforms

Day 2: Bidding Strategies, Tendering, and Evaluation

Public Tendering: Processes and Methods

Bid Evaluation and Awarding Contracts

Private Sector Participation in Public Procurement

Day 3: Contracting, Risk Management and Case Discussions

Public Contracting and Legal Framework

Risk Management and Ethics in Procurement

Next-Gen Public Procurement

Target Audience:

  • Procurement officers from Central & State Government organizations, PSUs, and autonomous bodies
  • Project and Contract Managers
  • Legal and Finance professionals
  • Private sector executives bidding for public contracts
  • Entrepreneurs and Startups engaging with GeM

  1. Registration fees include the following:

    For all the participants:

    • Online sessions
    • Online study material
    • Certificate for course completion

Registration Terms & Conditions:

A. Upon payment of program fees registrations are tentatively confirmed. The final confirmation on the commencement of the program shall be communicated latest 2 weeks before (offline program) & 1 week before (online program) for the scheduled start date of the program.
B. Refund policy
Fees once paid can be adjusted up to 1 financial year against future nominations only. In case a course is canceled on account of inadequate participation or any other unforeseeable reasons, the participants will be informed of the cancellation by e-mail or Fax and the fee will be refunded. IIM Mumbai will not be liable for any other expenses incurred by the company or the participant. Any transaction fee will not be refunded.

C. IIM Mumbai is not responsible for any other expenses borne by the participants due to rescheduling/cancellation of its MDPs

D. Registration deadline: Registrations for online MDPs close 1 week prior to start of program

2. Individual Registration

If you wish to register & make payment, please click here Register

3. Company-sponsored / Bulk Registration:

    • In the case of company-sponsored candidates, please share the nomination list and GST details to program@iimmumbai.ac.in for invoice generation.

      Download the INVOICE DETAILS FORM

    • Note: Discount is applicable for 5 or more participants from same organization against invoice.

Course Details

Mode Online / Virtual
Duration 18 Hrs.
Programme Dates Nov 30, 2026 to Dec 02, 2026 Session Timings will be announced soon
Program Coordinators Prof. Rofin TM & Prof. V. B. Khanapuri

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