Training on Green Public Procurement (GPP)

Programme Overview

Governments are frequently the largest purchasers of various products, services, and works. Given the global commitment to sustainable development, many developed countries have started incorporating green approaches into their public procurement practices. Green public procurement (GPP) refers to the process through which public authorities integrate environmental considerations into their purchasing decisions. It is a powerful tool contributing to environmental protection, market transformation, and the creation of more resilient and equitable societies. This Training has been exclusively developed by Risalat for public procurement professionals and governmental entities to help them leverage their purchasing power. As a result, they can bolster sustainable development, mitigate climate change, conserve resources, and broaden the market for green products and services. Throughout the programme in Berlin, its delegates will acquire knowledge and skills essential to driving the demand for eco-friendly alternatives. In addition, they will learn about innovative green public procurement practices that contribute to the transition to a low-carbon economy. The ultimate aim of the programme is to aid the creation of GPP professionals that will be in peak demand very soon.

This programme is aimed at: Host Country Profile According to the OECD, Public procurement represents an estimated 15% of German GDP. This translates into an immense sum of EUR 500 billion per year. Public procurement affects all areas of well-being, including the economic, human, social, and environmental dimensions. GPP is an important element of Germany’s sustainability strategy. The Federal Government, along with the federal states and local authorities, has been actively promoting GPP intending to achieve a range of environmental and climate policy goals. These include the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, conservation of natural resources, promotion of renewable energy, and gradual transition to a circular economy.

Delivered by Risalat Consultants International in Berlin, Germany, it combines expert-led sessions, real cases and group work, so that participants can apply what they learn in their own institution.

The Programme Strengthens Institutional Capability

• Linking public procurement to sustainable development
• Understanding green public procurement (GPP)
• Benefits of sustainable procurement
• Legal and policy frameworks for GPP
• Scope and key principles of green public procurement
• GPP criteria and standards
• Analyzing environmental impacts and opportunities
• Incorporating green practices into public procurement
• Procurement planning and market analysis
• Choosing procurement methods and approaches
• Writing specifications and terms of reference
• Bidding documents and evaluation criteria

It is designed for professionals who want to appreciate the contribution of green public procurement to sustainable development, comprehend necessary legal and policy frameworks essential to the transition to GPP, support the transition from traditional to sustainable public procurement and others who want practical, current skills in procurement and contract management.

The Growing Importance of Training on Green Public Procurement (GPP)

Procurement is where public money becomes roads, medicines, systems and services. Delays, weak specifications and poor contract management are among the most common reasons projects fall behind or fail their audits.

Financiers and governments now expect value for money, fair competition and well-documented decisions at every stage, from planning to contract completion. Teams who manage the full cycle well deliver faster and with fewer complaints.

Organisations increasingly require professionals capable of:

• Plan procurement that matches project needs and timelines
• Prepare clear specifications and evaluation criteria
• Evaluate bids consistently and defend the decision
• Manage contracts, variations and performance
• Keep complete records for audit and review

Strong procurement and contract management systems help organisations:

• Reduce procurement delays and failed tenders
• Achieve value for money
• Lower the risk of complaints and audit findings
• Deliver contracts on time and to quality

This Training on Green Public Procurement (GPP) programme brings these elements together in a practical format, so that participants understand not only what good practice looks like but also how to introduce it in their own setting, with the people and resources they have.

Who Should Attend This Training on Green Public Procurement (GPP) Training?

This programme is designed for:

• Appreciate the contribution of green public procurement to sustainable development
• Comprehend necessary legal and policy frameworks essential to the transition to GPP
• Support the transition from traditional to sustainable public procurement
• Perform the analysis of GPP’s environmental impact and opportunities
• Contribute to setting up the green tendering process and create the base of sustainable suppliers
• Understand eco-friendly products and services and the best ways to approach their procurement
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of GPP
• Procurement officers and managers
• Contract managers and administrators
• Project and programme managers
• PIU procurement specialists
• Evaluation committee members

The programme suits experienced professionals as well as those moving into new responsibilities. Groups that mix institutions and countries are encouraged, because participants learn a great deal from each other’s experience.

Training on Green Public Procurement (GPP) Training Objectives

Upon successful completion of this Training on Green Public Procurement (GPP) Training, participants will be able to:

• Explain the procurement cycle and the rules that apply to it
• Prepare a procurement plan linked to project timelines
• Choose a suitable method and approach to the market
• Write clear specifications and evaluation criteria
• Evaluate bids consistently and document the decision
• Manage contract performance, variations and payments
• Recognise red flags and handle complaints correctly
• Keep records that meet audit requirements
• Prepare a personal improvement plan for their unit

Each objective is practised during the programme through exercises, cases or group work, so that participants leave able to do it, not only to describe it.

Programme Contents and Structure

Training on Green Public Procurement (GPP) Training Methodology

This training builds upon modern adult-learning principles. It is centered around peer learning and group engagement. Formal presentations are supplemented by teamwork, several case studies, active discussions, simulations, and hands-on practice on real-life examples around the most pressing topics of sustainable green public procurement.

The programme combines:

• Expert-led sessions on current practice
• Regional and international case studies
• Group work and practical exercises
• Simulations and role plays where relevant
• Discussion of participants' own challenges
• Peer learning across institutions and countries
• Practical tools and templates to take back to work
• Daily reflection and action planning

Before the programme, a short pre-assessment helps the facilitators understand each participant’s role and priorities, so that examples and exercises can be adjusted to the group. Each day ends with a short reflection in which participants note what they will apply at work.

Expected Outcomes

Upon completion of this Training on Green Public Procurement (GPP) Training, participants will be able to:

• Plan procurement that fits project needs and timelines
• Prepare clear specifications and evaluation criteria
• Evaluate bids and document defensible decisions
• Manage contract performance and variations
• Handle red flags and complaints correctly
• Keep complete records for audit

Participants leave with a personal action plan and practical tools they can use in their institution from the first week back. Institutions that send several participants can use the programme to agree shared methods and templates across teams, which makes improvements easier to sustain.

Institutional Application of Training on Green Public Procurement (GPP) Training

This programme supports organisations in strengthening:

• Procurement planning and strategy
• Evaluation practice
• Contract management
• Complaint handling
• Procurement records and audit readiness

Participants return with practical tools to improve:

• Procurement plans and timelines
• Specifications and evaluation criteria
• Evaluation reports
• Contract monitoring
• Variation and claims management

The programme is built so that learning moves from the classroom into the institution. Participants work on their own processes and documents where possible, and leave with an action plan that their managers can review and support.

Regional Relevance & Application

Europe

European institutions apply procurement and contract management within detailed regulatory frameworks and reform agendas. Participants from Europe can compare their practice with colleagues from other regions and test how established methods work under different conditions.

Africa

Across Africa, ministries, agencies and project teams working in procurement and contract management increasingly operate alongside donor-financed programmes that expect clear systems and evidence. The programme helps participants adapt good practice to the institutions and resources they work with.

Middle East

In the Middle East, national development strategies and diversification plans place growing demands on procurement and contract management. Participants explore how to build the capability these plans need inside public bodies and companies.

Asia

Institutions across Asia combine rapid growth with ambitious modernisation programmes. Participants from Asia can share their experience of scaling systems quickly and learn from approaches used elsewhere.

Pacific

Small island and Pacific states face particular constraints of size, distance and capacity. The programme highlights practical, proportionate approaches to procurement and contract management that suit smaller institutions.

Holding the programme in Berlin, Germany brings participants together away from their daily pressures, so they can compare how procurement and contract management is handled in different settings. The same programme can also be delivered in-house for one institution, in its own country or online, with cases taken from its current work.

Host Country Profile – Germany

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Studying away from their own country gives participants time to focus, a fresh view of their own institution and the chance to build a network with colleagues from other countries.

The programme takes place at TBD.

Training on Green Public Procurement (GPP) Training Deliverables

Participants receive support before, during and after the programme, so that preparation, learning and follow-up form one continuous experience.

Before the Programme

• Participant Pre-Assessment
• Training on Green Public Procurement (GPP) Readiness Assessment
• Training on Green Public Procurement (GPP) Resource Pack
• Preparatory Reading Materials
• Complimentary Visa Support & Advisory

During the Programme

• Airport Pickup & Welcome Assistance
• Accommodation with Breakfast
• Welcome Networking Dinner
• Risalat Training Kit (Bag, Bottle, Mug, T-Shirt, Cap, Passport Cover, Pens, Notebook, Magnet & Keychain)
• Comprehensive Training on Green Public Procurement (GPP) Training Manual
• Procurement Plan Template
• Bid Evaluation Scoring Sheet
• Contract Management Plan Template
• Variation and Claims Register
• Practical Workshops & Simulations
• Group Discussions & Peer Learning
• Daily Lunch and Refreshments
• Full Access to Training Venue Facilities
• Mini Pad / Tablet with Digital Learning Materials
• Field Visit (where applicable)
• Entertaining City Tour

After the Programme

• Certificate of Completion
• Risalat Programme Participation Recognition Award
• Post-Training Reference Materials
• Procurement Records Checklist
• Contract Performance Tracker
• Post-Training Support & Follow-Up Guidance
• Programme Report

Institutions can also request a tailored in-house version of this programme, delivered at their premises or online. Request a proposal.

Common Challenges in Training on Green Public Procurement (GPP), And How This Training Helps

How can institutions plan procurement that matches project needs and timelines?

The programme addresses this directly on the first day (Linking public procurement), where participants practise the methods involved and adapt them to their own institution, then build it into their action plan.

How can institutions prepare clear specifications and evaluation criteria?

The programme addresses this directly on the second day (Incorporating green practices into public procurement, Developing…), where participants practise the methods involved and adapt them to their own institution, then build it into their action plan.

How can institutions evaluate bids consistently and defend the decision?

The programme addresses this directly on the third day (GPP product categories, Energy-efficient products and services), where participants practise the methods involved and adapt them to their own institution, then build it into their action plan.

How can institutions manage contracts, variations and performance?

The programme addresses this directly on the fourth day (Ecolabels, certifications, and environmental management standards…), where participants practise the methods involved and adapt them to their own institution, then build it into their action plan.

How can institutions keep complete records for audit and review?

The programme addresses this directly on the fifth day (Exploring strategies), where participants practise the methods involved and adapt them to their own institution, then build it into their action plan.

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where does the Training on Green Public Procurement (GPP) programme take place?

It runs from 1 Feb 2027 to 5 Feb 2027, in Berlin, Germany (TBD). The registration deadline is shown at the top of this page.

Who should attend?

The programme is designed for professionals who want to appreciate the contribution of green public procurement to sustainable development, comprehend necessary legal and policy frameworks essential to the transition to GPP, support the transition from traditional to sustainable public procurement, perform the analysis of GPP’s environmental impact and opportunities, and others who want practical skills in procurement and contract management.

Will I receive a certificate?

Yes. Participants who complete the programme receive a Certificate of Completion from Risalat Consultants International.

Can this programme be delivered for our institution only?

Yes. We can deliver a tailored in-house version at your premises, in another city or online, built around your own cases. Use the proposal request on this page.

Do I need prior experience in procurement and contract management?

No specialist background is required beyond experience in a related role. A short pre-assessment helps the facilitators adapt the sessions to the group.

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