Corporate Procurement Plan Training
The NPPPU is currently considering organising up to four one day training programmes by the end of June 2008 to assist public sector organisations in developing their corporate procurement plan. The development and implementation of this plan can assist in improving the value for money outcomes, including savings and efficiency outcomes associated with procurement activities in public sector organisations. The development of such a plan is also a mandatory requirement. However before any training programme is put in place it is necessary to determine whether there is interest from sufficient public sector participants in such training. Once the level of interest has been determined it will then be possible to plan dates and locations for training events. In order to help determine the extent of demand for such training, could those interested make this known by e-mail to Ms Joanne Murphy at: joanne.murphy@finance.gov.ie
When: June 2008
Venue: n/a
More Info/Book:  http://www.etenders.gov.ie

etenders Supplier Workshop
Training for suppliers using the etenders website, covering all the functions available to suppliers. To register your interest in attending (and to be notified when arrangements have been finalised) please email etenders@finance.gov.ie
When: 18 September 2008 (provisional)
Venue: Dublin
More Info/Book:  http://www.etenders.gov.ie

etenders buyer workshop (for awarding authorities only)
Training in the use of the etenders website for procurement officers who are new to the site OR who wish to learn about new features and tips (shortcuts etc.). To register your interest in attending (and be notified when arrangements have been finalised) please email etenders@finance.gov.ie. [Note that this workshop is not an introduction to public procurement; however, you don't need to be an expert to benefit from the workshop]
When: 16 October 2008 (provisional)
Venue: Dublin
More Info/Book:  http://www.etenders.gov.ie

etenders workshop
The workshop planned for January 2008 has been deferred to 5 March, to allow for inclusion of new features recently added to the site and a new PQQ facility. Please note that all places are now full for this workshop, please email etenders@finance.gov.ie with your details for further workshops. Further information will issue in due course.
When: 5 March 2008
Venue: Dublin - NPPPU offices in Hatch St.
More Info:  http://www.etenders.gov.ie

Suppliers Workshop
To indicate your interest in attending a suppliers workshop, please email etenders@finance.gov.ie with your details. A list is being maintained with names of interested parties for the next workshop in 2008.
When: n/a
Venue: n/a
More Info:  http://www.etenders.gov.ie

Mobile Framework - Briefing Sessions
The Department of Finance in conjunction with the Government Networks Programme Board invites you to attend a briefing session on the Mobile Framework. - See under news for full report. To register: send your name ,contact details, and preferred venue to mobiles@gov.ie
When: 27 February - 12 March 2008
Venue: Dublin - 27th February /Roscommon - 3rd March /Waterford 12th March
More Info:  http://mobile.gn.gov.ie

Go-2-Tender Workshops for SMEs - North-South Initiative supported by Dept. Finance
A series of workshops aimed at SMEs, in various locations - Belfast, Dublin, Omagh, Galway, Dundalk. For further information and application forms contact Shelley Quinn at +44 (0)28 9045 2777 (048 from Ireland)or info@envision-ni.co.uk
When: Various dates - 25 September to 11 December 2008
Venue: Various (see above)
More Info:  http://www.intertradeireland.com/module.cfm/opt/27/area/Events/page/events/