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.
By the end of the program, participants will be able to:
Day 1: Understanding the Public Procurement Ecosystem
Session |
Topic |
Duration |
Session 1 |
Overview of Public Procurement in India Economic significance, key stakeholders, legal and institutional framework |
2 hrs |
Session 2 |
Procurement Policies and Regulatory Landscape General Financial Rules (GFR), Manual for Procurement, CVC Guidelines |
2 hrs |
Session 3 |
E-Procurement Platforms and Digital Reforms GeM, CPPP, e-tendering workflows, transparency and audit trails |
2 hrs |
Day 2: Bidding Strategies, Tendering, and Evaluation
Session |
Topic |
Duration |
Session 1 |
Public Tendering: Processes and Methods Tender lifecycle, types of tenders (LCS, QCBS), bid preparation, RFP/RFQ drafting, Intelligent Tender Evaluation and Scoring |
2 hrs |
Session 2 |
Bid Evaluation and Awarding Contracts Technical & financial evaluation, L1 criteria, multi-stage bidding, scoring models |
2 hrs |
Session 3 |
Private Sector Participation in Public Procurement Vendor registration, eligibility, MSME & startup schemes, sectoral insights (defense, space) |
2 hrs |
Day 3: Contracting, Risk Management and Case Discussions
Session |
Topic |
Duration |
Session |
Topic |
Duration |
Session 1 |
Public Contracting and Legal Framework Contract types, conditions of contract, dispute resolution, penalties & termination |
2 Hours |
Session 2 |
Risk Management and Ethics in Procurement Conflict of interest, corruption risks, grievance redressal, vigilance mechanisms |
2 Hours |
Session 3 |
Next-Gen Public Procurement AI-Driven Spend Analytics and Forecasting, Natural Language Processing (NLP) for Tender Drafting, Smart Contract Monitoring and Compliance Tracking
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2 Hours |
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Mode | Offline / IIM Mumbai Campus (Offline) |
Duration | 3 Contact Days |
Programme Dates | Jan 22, 2026 to Jan 24, 2026 |
Program Chair | Prof. Rofin T. M., Prof. V. B. Khanapuri |
Program Co-Chair | ------ |