Course Code: BPM213
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Synopsis

BPM213 Procurement Management provides students an understanding of the procurement process for construction projects. It covers tendering procedures and the preparation of tender documents. Topics include traditional procurement methods, design & build, management contracting, comprehensive contracts, two-stage tendering, etc, evaluation and award. Writing of simple specifications and descriptions for works and services will also be covered.
Level: 2
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JAN

Topics

  • Development of Procurement Plan and Strategies
  • Procurement Management for Developers
  • Contractual Arrangements
  • Tendering Procedures
  • Classification and Registration of Contractors, Suppliers and Consultants
  • Prequalification of Contractor
  • Tender Evaluation & Award
  • Tendering Documentation
  • Specification and Description Writing
  • Procurement Management for Contractors (e.g. sub-contractors and suppliers)
  • Trends and Development in Contractual Arrangements and Procurement
  • Moving Forward in Procurement

Learning Outcome

  • Describe the procurement process and tendering procedures
  • Identify the advantages and disadvantages of different procurement methods
  • Discuss the trends and development in contractual arrangements and procurement
  • Demonstrate ability to translate simple specifications and descriptions for works and services
  • Prepare tender documents and manage the procurement process for prokects using working knowledge of finance, budgeting and resource allocation
  • Examine procurement assessment criteria and compare tenders
Part-time Programmes / CET Courses

Who Should Attend

Executive who requires knowledge in Building and Project Management.


Relevance of Course to employment/upskilling/reskilling

This course equips learners with key procurement competencies, including understanding procurement strategies, tendering procedures, contractor prequalification, tender evaluation, and specification writing. These skills are highly relevant for roles in contract administration, project management, and procurement across the built environment sector, where effective tender preparation and vendor evaluation are critical. It also supports upskilling and reskilling by strengthening learners’ ability to manage end to end procurement processes and adapt to evolving procurement methods and contractual arrangements.


Admissions Prerequisites

  • Diploma or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

Please refer to Undergraduate CET Admission Eligibility Criteria for Undergraduate CET Modular Courses.

 

Schedule

WeekDayTimeTopic
1Monday7pm - 10pm
  • Procurement Management for Developers
  • Development of Procurement Plan and Strategies
3Monday7pm - 10pm
  • Tendering Procedures
  • Contractual Arrangements
5Monday7pm - 10pm
  • Classification and Registration of Contractors
  • Suppliers and Consultants
  • Prequalification of Contractor
7Monday7pm - 10pm
  • Tender Evaluation & Award
  • Tendering Documentation
9Monday7pm - 10pm
  • Specification and Description Writing
  • Procurement Management for Contractors (e.g. sub-contractors and suppliers)
11Monday7pm - 10pm
  • Trends and Development in Contractual Arrangements and Procurement
  • Moving Forward in Procurement

 

Assessments

The overall course grade is determined by

  • Assignments, Online Test, Written Exam

 

Trainer Info

Mr John Chan holds a Bachelor of Science (Building) from Heriot-Watt University and a Master of Design from the University of New South Wales. He brings over 42 years of teaching experience from Singapore Polytechnic, where he served as Senior Lecturer in the School of Architecture and the Built Environment, specializing in project management, contract administration, quantity surveying and construction technology. Before joining academia, he worked at Lim Kah Ngam Construction, focusing on tender planning, quantity surveying, and contract administration. He has also provided consultancy services in quality system audits, construction assessment, and QS related training for organizations such as BCA Academy.

Ms Chua Bee Gee holds a Master of Science in Project Management and a Bachelor of Science in Building from the National University of Singapore. She has extensive experience in project and facilities management, procurement, and quality and safety systems, having held management roles at Singapore Polytechnic. She also undertook industry attachments with major organisations such as CapitaLand and Surbana Jurong, where she gained practical experience in procurement strategies, digital facilities management, BIM implementation, and sustainability initiatives.

Mr William Lim holds a Master of Science in Project Management and a Bachelor of Science in Building from the National University of Singapore and is professionally accredited by the Society of Project Managers Singapore and is also a Green Mark Advanced Accredited Professional. With over 20 years of project management experience, he currently serves as Project Director at RLB Consultancy, leading major developments such as the Mandai Park Redevelopment and LASALLE Campus Extension. His career spans senior leadership roles across consultancy, public, and private sectors.

Ms Daphne Lee holds a Master’s in Project Management and a Bachelor’s degree in Building from the National University of Singapore, and is a professional member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). She brings over three decades of experience in the building and construction industry, having progressed from Quantity Surveyor to Executive Director at AECOM Cost Consulting, where she led major bids and high-value projects across Singapore and overseas. She currently has her own Quantity Surveying firm – D. Lee Consultancy and Management. Ms Lee also contributes to professional education as a part-time lecturer at National University of Singapore, teaching procurement and contract administration.


Course Completion requirements

  • Participants are required to achieve at least 75% attendance and pass any prescribed examinations/assessments or submit any course/project work (if any) under the course requirement.
  • Participants are required to complete all surveys and feedbacks related to the course.
  • The course fees are reviewed annually and may be revised. The University reserves the right to adjust the course fees without prior notice.
  • Singapore University of Social Sciences reserves the right to amend and/or revise the above schedule without prior notice.

 

Course Fees, payment and refund policy

  International Participants Singapore Citizens (below 40yrs), Permanent Residents Singapore Citizens (40yrs and above) SkillsFuture Mid - Career Enhanced Subsidy1Enhanced Training Support for SMEs2 (Singaporean and PRs)
Full Course Fees (A) $1,753.00$1,461.00$1,461.00 $1,461.00
SSG Grant Rate (B) 0%70%70%70%
SSG Grant (C)- $1,022.70$1,022.70$1,022.70
Nett course fees
(A) - (C) = (D) 		$1,753.00$438.30$438.30$438.30
9% GST on Nett course fees (E)$157.77$39.45$39.45$39.45
SSG Enhanced Funding Rate (F)0%0%20%20%
SSG Enhanced Grant (G)-- $292.20$292.20
Total nett course fee payable, including GST
(D) + (E) - (G) = (H)		$1,910.77$477.75$185.55$185.55

1 Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy: Singaporeans aged 40 and above may enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course fees.
2 Enhanced Training Support for SMEs: SME-sponsored employees (Singapore citizens and PRs) aged 21 and above may enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course fees.

For the various payment modes, please refer here.

For the refund policy, please refer here. 

For clarification, please contact the SUSS Academy via the following:

Telephone: +65 6248 0263
Email: [email protected]