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This online course provides comprehensive training on Constructing the Gold Standard, an independent review of construction frameworks by Prof David Mosey CBE, implementing Construction Playbook policy commitments, endorsed by Cabinet Office and over 50 industry bodies. The recommendations have been turned into a robust verification scheme ran by Constructing Excellence.

Delivered across 12 concise modules, the curriculum addresses knowledge gaps identified across the procurement ecosystem: from senior leaders shaping policy and driving excellence, to framework managers implementing procedures, funders ensuring better outcomes, clients and advisors selecting robust procurement mechanisms, and contractors and supply chain partners working with high-quality frameworks.

Participants will gain a thorough understanding of the 24 Gold Standard recommendations, what a high-quality commercial framework looks like, and the independent verification process already adopted by organisations including Crown Commercial Service, SCAPE, CHIC, LHC, and Places for People. Upon successful completion, learners receive an official certificate.

After completing the course, learners will be able to

  • Recognise the need to drive excellence and shape policy and frameworks to meet the Gold Standard
  • Set and implement policies, practices, and procedures that align with Gold Standard principles
  • Understand how Gold Standard frameworks deliver better outcomes for funders, clients, and the supply chain
  • Ensure procurement mechanisms and project decisions are compliant with the Gold Standard
  • Advise clients on using procurement mechanisms that drive better outcomes and avoid poor practices
  • Identify frameworks with the right procedures in place to work effectively with the supply chain
  • Bid effectively for high-quality frameworks and framework projects
  • Apply the 24 Gold Standard recommendations and understand the independent verification process
  • Advocate for Gold Standard adoption within their organisation and the wider industry

At a glance

Duration
2 Hours
CPD Hours
2 Hours
Language
English
Requirements
None

This course is ideal for professionals across the procurement ecosystem seeking to understand and implement Gold Standard principles, not just those bidding for frameworks.

It is designed for framework providers shaping policy and implementing procedures, funders ensuring procurement drives better outcomes, clients and project managers requiring compliant procurement mechanisms, commercial and legal advisors guiding clients toward robust practices, main contractors and supply chain partners seeking to work with high-quality frameworks, and Gold Standard Task Group members advocating for adoption or verifying compliance.

Whether you’re a senior leader driving strategic change, a framework manager embedding procedures, or a bidding team pursuing quality opportunities, this training addresses your specific knowledge needs. You’ll understand the 24 Gold Standard recommendations, the independent verification process, and how to make your organisation more effective across the entire procurement lifecycle.

This 12-module online course delivers a comprehensive breakdown of the Constructing Excellence Gold Standard framework, an independent review implementing Construction Playbook policy commitments, endorsed by Cabinet Office and over 50 industry bodies. The curriculum addresses knowledge gaps across the procurement ecosystem, providing practical insights into what a high-quality framework looks like and how it delivers better outcomes. Learners will explore the 24 key recommendations, including collaboration, early supply chain involvement, and risk management, alongside the independent verification process already adopted by leading organisations.

The course structure consists of the following 12 units:

  • Unit 1: An Introduction to Constructing the Gold Standard
  • Unit 2: Gold Standard Recommendations
  • Unit 3: Contracts
  • Unit 4: Leadership, Management & SME’s
  • Unit 5: Sustainability, Consultation & Contracts
  • Unit 6: Golden Thread, BIM & ESI
  • Unit 7: Supply Chain Collaboration
  • Unit 8: Outcomes, Measurement & Assessment
  • Unit 9: Integrations
  • Unit 10: Risk Management & Pricing
  • Unit 11: Call-Offs, Financial Distress, Relationship Management & Training
  • Unit 12: Task Groups & Independent Verifiers
£250.00 + VAT

per person