The Public Procurement Commission (PPC) on August 29, 2023, extended their outreach and conducted a Public Procurement Training at the RDC Board Room in Mahdia, Region #8 (Potaro- Siparuni).
Twenty-one participants from nine Procuring Entities in the Region interacted with the Chief Executive Officer and staff of the PPC on various topics including:
- the Public Procurement Commission – who we are and what we do,
- the Public Procurement process,
- how to lodge a complaint,
- the debarment process,
- completing a procurement plan, and
- tender openings and evaluation.
The event was held as part of the commission’s ongoing public awareness campaign to apprise stakeholders of the rules and procedures of the public procurement system so that they may better navigate, comply and benefit therefrom.
The PPC is mandated by Article 212AA (1) (b) of the Constitution of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, Cap. 1:01 to “promote awareness of the rules, procedures and special requirements of the procurement process among suppliers, contractors and public bodies.” And, pursuant to S. 17(2)(c) of the Procurement Act, Cap. 75:03, the PPC is responsible for organising training seminars regarding procurements.
The objective was to enrich participants with information to improve the public procurement system within their organizations. Entities seeking more information may contact the PPC on telephone numbers (592) 226-3729, (592) 231-7306, and (592) 226-2364 or via email at operations@ppc.org.gy.
The Public Procurement Commission (PPC) on August 22, 2023, hosted a Public Open Day from 9am – 2:00pm at the Bartica Community Centre Ground, Region #7 (Cuyuni-Mazaruni).
One hundred and two persons from ten procuring entities, suppliers and contractors from across the Region and the general public seized the opportunity to educate themselves and be guided on various aspects of the public procurement system.
Following the Public Open Day, the PPC on the following day, August 23, 2023 conducted a Public Procurement Training at the Town Council Board Room where 35 participants from 11 Procuring Entities in the Region interacted with the Chief Executive Officer and staff of the PPC on various topics including:
- the Public Procurement Commission – who we are and what we do,
- the Public Procurement process,
- completing a procurement plan,
- tender openings and evaluation.
- how to lodge a complaint, and
- the debarment process,
The events were held as part of the commission’s ongoing public awareness campaign to apprise stakeholders of the rules and procedures of the public procurement system so that they may better navigate, comply and benefit therefrom.
The PPC is mandated by Article 212AA (1) (b) of the Constitution of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, Cap. 1:01 to “promote awareness of the rules, procedures and special requirements of the procurement process among suppliers, contractors and public bodies.” And, pursuant to S. 17(2)(c) of the Procurement Act, Cap. 75:03, the PPC is responsible for organising training seminars regarding procurements.
The objective was to enrich participants with information to improve the public procurement system within their organizations. Entities seeking more information may contact the PPC on telephone numbers (592) 226-3729, (592) 231-7306, and (592) 226-2364 or via email at operations@ppc.org.gy.
The Public Procurement Commission (PPC) on August 8, 2023, hosted a Public Open Day from 9am – 2:00pm at the Tabatinga Sports Ground, Lethem, Region #9 (Upper Takatu – Upper Essequibo).
Two hundred and fifty-two (252) persons from 19 procuring entities, suppliers, contractors and consultants from across the Region and the general public seized the opportunity to educate themselves and be guided on various aspects of the public procurement system.
Following the Public Open Day, the PPC on the following day, August 9, 2023 conducted a Public Procurement Training at the Region’s RDC Training Centre where 45 participants from 11 Procuring Entities in the Region interacted with the Chief Executive Officer and staff of the PPC on various topics including:
- the Public Procurement Commission – who we are and what we do,
- the public procurement process,
- how to lodge a complaint,
- the debarment process,
- completing a procurement plan,
- tender openings and evaluation.
The events were held as part of the commission’s ongoing public awareness campaign to apprise stakeholders of the rules and procedures of the public procurement system so that they may better navigate, comply and benefit therefrom.
The PPC is mandated by Article 212AA (1) (b) of the Constitution of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, Cap. 1:01 to “promote awareness of the rules, procedures and special requirements of the procurement process among suppliers, contractors and public bodies.” And, pursuant to S. 17(2)(c) of the Procurement Act, Cap. 75:03, the PPC is responsible for organising training seminars regarding procurements.
The objective was to enrich participants with information to improve the public procurement system within their organizations. Entities seeking more information may contact the PPC on telephone numbers (592) 226-3729, (592) 231-7306, and (592) 226-2364 or via email at operations@ppc.org.gy.
The Public Procurement Commission (PPC) once again collaborated with the Ministry of Public Service (MOPS) to train public servants from various ministries and government entities on public procurement procedures. The training was held over a period of two (2) days which commenced on July 27, 2023 and concluded July 28, 2023. The training was conducted at the Ministry of Public Service’s training facility located on the corner of Vlissengen Road and D’Urban Street, Georgetown.
Opening remarks were made by Manager, Training and Development of MOPS, Ms. Valencia Wren and Head of Operations of the PPC, Mr. Mervyn Chung.
This event was held as part of the Commission’s ongoing public awareness campaign to apprise stakeholders of the rules and procedures of the public procurement system so that they may better navigate, comply and benefit therefrom.
The PPC is mandated by Article 212AA (1) (b) of the Constitution of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, Cap. 1:01 to “promote awareness of the rules, procedures and special requirements of the procurement process among suppliers, contractors and public bodies.” And, pursuant to S. 17(2)(c) of the Procurement Act, Cap. 75:03, the PPC is responsible for organising training seminars regarding procurements.
Presentations were delivered by officials from the PPC’s Operations Departments.
A total of 23 participants from 17 Procuring Entities, benefited from this training which covered topics such as:
- the Public Procurement Commission – who we are and what we do,
- the legislative framework
- the public procurement process,
- strategic planning,
- preparing procurement plans
- tender openings
- thresholds
- evaluation and,
- complaints and debarment processes.
The training empowered participants with information to improve the procurement system within their organizations. Entities seeking more information may contact the PPC on telephone numbers (592) 226-3729, (592) 231-7306, and (592) 226-2364 or via email at operations@ppc.org.gy.
The Public Procurement Commission (PPC) on July 18, 2023, will be hosting a Public Open Day from 9 am at the Kumaka Waterfront, Region #1.
The PPC is mandated by S. 212AA (1) (b) of the Constitution of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, Cap. 1:01 to “promote awareness of the rules, procedures and special requirements of the procurement process among suppliers, contractors and public bodies.”
The PPC encourages all Suppliers, Contractors, Procuring Entities and the Public to take advantage of this opportunity to engage with its staff including the Chief Executive Officer, Head of Legal/Compliance and Procurement Specialists to discuss and learn more about topics such as:
- The public Procurement Commission- who we are and what we do,
- The Public Procurement process
- Tendering Tips, and
- How to lodge a complaint.
The objective is to enrich participants with information to improve the public procurement system within their organizations. Persons seeking more information may contact the PPC on telephone numbers (592) 226-3729, (592) 231-7306, and (592) 226-2364 or via email at operations@ppc.org.gy.
The Public Procurement Commission (PPC) on July 5, 2023, hosted a Public Open Day from 9am to 2pm at the Regional Democratic Council Compound, Anna Regina, Essequibo Coast, Region 2.
This event was held as part of the commission’s ongoing public awareness campaign to apprise stakeholders of the rules and procedures of the public procurement system so that they may better navigate, comply and benefit therefrom.
The PPC is mandated by Article 212AA (1) (b) of the Constitution of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, Cap. 1:01 to “promote awareness of the rules, procedures and special requirements of the procurement process among suppliers, contractors and public bodies.”
- More than one hundred and sixty from several procuring entities, suppliers and contractors from across the coast and the public seized the opportunity to educate themselves and be guided on various topics covered by the PPC, such as: the Public Procurement Commission – who we are and what we do,
- the public procurement process,
- tendering tips, and
- how to lodge a complaint.
The Chief Executive Officer of the PPC, Mr. Michael Singh and team interacted with the participants and answered questions.
The objective was to enrich participants with information to improve the public procurement system within their organizations. Entities seeking more information may contact the PPC on telephone numbers (592) 226-3729, (592) 231-7306, and (592) 226-2364 or via email at operations@ppc.org.gy.
The Public Procurement Commission (PPC) on June 23, 2023, hosted a Public Open Day from 10am to 2pm at the New Amsterdam Recreational Park (Opposite the RDC Building), Vryman’s Erven, New Amsterdam, Berbice, Region 6. This event was held as part of the commission’s ongoing public awareness campaign to apprise stakeholders of the rules and procedures of the public procurement system so that they may better navigate, comply and benefit therefrom. The PPC is mandated by Article 212AA (1) (b) of the Constitution of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, Cap. 1:01 to “promote awareness of the rules, procedures and special requirements of the procurement process among suppliers, contractors and public bodies.”
More than one hundred from several procuring entities, suppliers and contractors from across regions #5 and #6 seized the opportunity to educate themselves and be guided on various topics covered by the PPC, such as:
- the Public Procurement Commission – who we are and what we do,
- the public procurement process,
- tendering tips, and
- how to lodge a complaint.
Among those present at the event were Commissioner Joel Bhagwandin and Chief Executive Officer of the PPC, Mr. Michael Singh who interacted with both the participants and media.
The objective was to enrich participants with information to improve the public procurement system within their organizations. Entities seeking more information may contact the PPC on telephone numbers (592) 226-3729, (592) 231-7306, and (592) 226-2364 or via email at operations@ppc.org.gy.
One-Day Training Seminar For Suppliers And Contractors Held By
The Public Procurement Commission
The Public Procurement Commission (PPC) held a One-Day Training Seminar for Suppliers and
Contractors at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre located on the Railway Line, Liliendaal, East
Coast Demerara, on May 31st, 2023, to learn more about Public Procurement and the role of the
PPC.
The PPC is mandated by Article 212AA(1)(b) of the Constitution of the Co-operative Republic of
Guyana and as enabled by S.17(2) of the Procurement Act, to organize training seminars among
suppliers, contractors, and public bodies with the aim of promoting awareness of the rules,
procedures and special requirements of the procurement process.
The event received a grand turnout from numerous suppliers and contractors across the country.
Opening remarks were made by the Chairperson of the PPC, Ms. Pauline Chase as well as the
Country Representative of the Inter-American Development Bank, Ms. Lorena Solorzano Salazar.
Presentations were delivered by officials from the PPC, National Procurement and Tender
Administration Board and the Inter-American Development Bank.
In excess of 200 suppliers and contractors benefited from this training which covered the following
topics:
- Introduction of the PPC;
- Overview of the Inter-American Development Bank Procurement Policies and Procedures;
- The Procurement Process;
- Tender Openings, Evaluation and Publication of Contract Awards;
- Tips on Tendering; and
- The Legal Framework, Administrative Review and Debarment Processes.
The Commission continues to encourage all suppliers and contractors to take advantage of the
training opportunities provided by the PPC to learn more about the public procurement processes
in Guyana to ensure their compliance therewith.
To request training or for more information, contact the Commission by telephone numbers (592)
226-3729, (592) 231-7306, and (592) 226-2364 or via email at publicprocurement@ppc.org.gy
Dated 1st June, 2023
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