Debarment and Supplier Blacklisting
Excluding a supplier protects the organisation and exposes it at the same time, because a debarment that cannot be defended becomes a claim. This course covers doing it so it holds.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Exclusion protects you and exposes you at the same time
- 02Grounds: fraud, collusion, performance failure and misrepresentation
- 03Investigating and evidencing before any decision is taken
- 04The right to be heard, and what a fair process looks like
- 05Proportionality: how long, how wide and on what conditions
- 06The register, publication and applying it consistently
- 07Appeals, reinstatement and defending a challenge
What you will gain
- Establish grounds that justify exclusion
- Investigate before deciding anything
- Give the supplier a fair hearing
- Set proportionate periods and conditions
- Maintain the register and apply it consistently
- Handle appeals, reinstatement and challenge
Who should attend
- Procurement and contract managers
- Legal and compliance staff
- Ethics and investigation officers
- Public sector supply chain practitioners
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 3 Nov 2026 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 16 to 17 Nov 2026 | Durban | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 7 to 8 Dec 2026 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 11 to 12 Jan 2027 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 22 to 23 Feb 2027 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 3 to 4 May 2027 | Dubai | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 12 to 13 Jul 2027 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R10,000 per delegate
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- 2 Days
- Field
- Legal, Contracts & Compliance
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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