2024 Achievement of Excellence in Procurement ® (AEP) Educational Series

Join the Achievement of Excellence in Procurement® evaluation team for a series of “AEP Educational Sessions” where we will review this year’s application and discuss a few of the more challenging criteria. These sessions will be interactive and allow participants to ask questions of the panel.

Questions? Email [email protected]

March 14

Introduction to the program and application changes for 2024.

Session objectives:
Introduce AEP program for new applicants; demonstrate access and submission process for AEP portal; review changes to the 2024 application.

View the recording here.

March 28

Criterion 15 - Sustainable Procurement Policy/Program and Sustainable Procurement Best Practices.

Session objectives:
Discuss importance of sustainable procurement; what is considered demonstration of implementing or moving towards implementing a strategic sustainable procurement program; discuss sustainable procurement best practices; review model submittals from prior year.

Criterion 10 – Certification of CPO and Staff.

Session Objectives:
Discuss importance of certifications in public procurement and how they serve to demonstrate a high level of professionalism and expertise; review certifications currently accepted for this criterion; discuss definition of “eligible professional staff”; review model submittals from prior year.

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CEH Form

April 11

Criterion 7 – eProcurement and Automated Technology

Session Objectives:
Discuss eProcurement and automated technology to improve the internal procurement and solicitation processes and the benefits achieved for the agency and vendors/public; introduce AEP Certified eProcurement Solutions and the simplified application process for those utilizing these solution(s) review model submittals from prior year.

Criterion 16 – Cooperative Procurement Strategy.

Session Objectives:
Discuss the importance of implementing a comprehensive cooperative procurement strategy; the value for agencies; appropriate use of cooperatives; review components of a successful approach; review model submittals from prior year.

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CEH Form

April 25

Wrap Up and Final Questions

Session objectives:
Finalize submission process, Q&A, and upcoming calendar of events.

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Thank you to our Educational Partner Axia Cooperative for their generous support allowing us to provide these sessions at no cost.

Questions? Email [email protected]