NPS staff graduate with Diplomas in Public Procurement

Seven staff members of the National Procurement Service (NPS) recently graduated from Dublin Institute of Technology with Diplomas in Public Procurement.  The course was undertaken during the academic year 2010/11 and covered four modules which included law, supply chain management, strategic procurement and contract management.

In order to pursue its objectives in achieving greater efficiencies and value for money in procurement for the Irish public sector, the NPS considered it vital to develop staff in their roles.  The course focussed on expanding awareness of industry norms and best practice tools and techniques which will enrich staff knowledge and experience, enabling them to operate effectively in the public procurement environment.

Staff of the NPS pictured with their Diplomas in public procurement at St. Patrick’s Cathedral where the graduation ceremony took place.  Conor McDermott, Andrew Bogie, Jackie Stewart, Sandra Doyle, Jennifer Casey, Bernadette Mangan.  Absent from the photo is Eilís O’Connell.

Pictured with Clare McGrath, Chairman of the OPW (back row, 3rd from left); Vincent Campbell, Director of the NPS (back row, 2nd from left); Professor Brian Norton, President of DIT (back row, centre) and Margaret Farrell, Programme Manager, DIT (back row, 2nd from right).  Absent from the photo is Eilís O’Connell.

Graduates pictured at DIT Aungier Street after the ceremony.  Absent from the photo is Eilís O’Connell.