CIPS L4 Diploma

L4M8 Procurement and Supply in Practice

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On completion of this module, learners will be able to demonstrate the practical application of the procurement cycle in an integrated manner, within a workplace context. This module is designed as a summary module, drawing on the knowledge and skills developed in M1 to M7 and applying these in a work context.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Course Preview and Explanation

  • 2

    Chapter 1 - Demonstrate the application of the procurement cycle

    • Chapter 1 - Session Notes

    • LO1.1| Section 1 - The early stages of the CIPS Procurement Cycle

    • LO1.1| Section 1.5 - The early stages of the CIPS Procurement Cycle

    • LO1.1| Section 2 - The tendering process

    • LO1.1| Section 3 - Post-contract award
  • 3

    Chapter 2 - Demonstrate the application of the key stages of the sourcing process

    • Chapter 2 - Session Notes

    • LO2.1| Section 1 - Key stages of the sourcing process: contract formation

    • LO2.1|Section 2 - Key stages of the sourcing process: supplier selection
  • 4

    Chapter 3 - Demonstrate the application of whole life asset management

    • Chapter 3 - Session Notes

    • LO3.1| Section 1 - Costs within the asset management cycle

    • LO3.1|Section 2 - Considerations for whole life asset management
  • 5

    Chapter 4 - Demonstrate the application of ethical and responsible sourcing within an organisation

    • Chapter 4 - Session Notes

    • LO4.1| Apply ethical and responsible sourcing to the practical procurement and supply environment.
  • 6

    Practice Exam Questions

    • Practice Exam Questions

    • CIPS Exam Questions and Answer Guidance