Government Contracts Management (CON-006) Training Course

Government Contracts Management

Government contracts must deliver value for public money while complying with procurement law, transparency requirements and audit scrutiny. Contract managers in the…

5 daysClassroom or online

13Upcoming dates

6Cities

£2,750Fees from

Course overview

Why Attend

Government contracts must deliver value for public money while complying with procurement law, transparency requirements and audit scrutiny. Contract managers in the public sector face unique constraints.

This LLMI course covers the public contract life cycle, contract types, mobilisation, performance management, payments, variations within procurement rules, disputes, audit and transparency, and contract close-out. Participants develop public contract management plans.

Course Objectives

Understand the public sector contract life cycle

Apply procurement rules to contract management

Mobilise contracts and manage performance

Manage payments and variations lawfully

Handle disputes and audit requirements

Close out contracts and capture lessons

Target Audience

Public sector contract managers

Procurement officers

Project managers in government

Finance officers

Auditors

Suppliers to government

Course Methodology

Public sector case studies

Planning workshops

Variation exercises

Group discussions

Reviews

Course outline

1Day 1: Public Contracts

Public contract principles
Legal framework
Contract types
Roles
Exercise: Contract portfolio review

2Day 2: Mobilisation and Performance

Contract management plans
Mobilisation
KPIs
Performance reviews
Workshop: Management plan

3Day 3: Payments and Variations

Payment processes
Variations and modification rules
Price adjustments
Documentation
Exercise: Variation assessment

4Day 4: Disputes and Audit

Dispute resolution
Audit expectations
Transparency
Fraud risks
Case study: Audit finding

5Day 5: Close-Out

Completion
Final accounts
Supplier evaluation
Lessons learned
Capstone: Public contract plan

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Government Contracts Management course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Government Contracts Management course?

The next public date is 14 - 18 Dec 2026 in London. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in London, Barcelona, Geneva, Munich, Rome, Amsterdam.

Can I take Government Contracts Management online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,750 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

Government Contracts Management

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