Procurement Plan Training Held By The Public Procurement Commission

The Public Procurement Commission (PPC) held a Procurement Plan Training at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre located on the Railway Line, Liliendaal, East Coast Demerara, on May 17th, 2023, to assist Public Procuring Entities to better comprehend the use and evaluation of the procurement plan.

Pursuant to Section 11.A(1) of the Procurement Act, Cap. 73:05, “Every procuring entity shall submit that entity’s procurement plans to the Public Procurement Commission for the fiscal year covered in the National Budget within three weeks after the National Budget is approved”.

Procurement Planning is essential in the procurement process as it fosters greater efficiency, value for money, transparency, and accountability.

The PPC reminds public procuring entities who have not yet submitted their Procurement Plans to the commission to do so as mandated by the aforesaid Act.

The event received a grand turnout from numerous public procuring entities. Opening remarks were made by the Chief Executive Officer of the PPC, Mr. Michael Singh, and presentations were delivered by officials from the PPC’s Operations Department.

A total of 195 participants benefited from this training which covered the following topics:
* The purpose of a procurement plan,
* Developing a procurement plan,
* Evaluating procurement plans, and
* Implementing procurement plans.

The Commission continues to encourage all procuring entities, 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

PPC Hosts Meeting with NPTAB

On May 11^th, 2023 the Public Procurement Commission (PPC) met with the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) the commission’s Secretariat, 262 New Garden Street, Queenstown, Georgetown, to discuss matters touching and concerning the public procurement process, functions and roles of the respective bodies.

The discussions centered around the-

• Functioning of NPTAB –
• Adherence to the Procurement Act, Cap. 75:03,
• Constraints and difficulties experienced,
• Pool of Evaluators,
• Publication of tenders and contract awards, and
• Plans for Development and Reform.
• Execution of S. 17(2) of the Procurement Act, Cap. 73:05 in the absence of the PPC.
• E-Procurement.

The meeting was attended by the full complement of the PPC and NPTAB, to wit, Ms. Pauline Chase, Chairperson of the PPC, Mr. Berkley Wickham, Deputy Chairperson, and Commissioners Ms. Dianna Rajcumar, Mr. Rajnarine Singh and Mr. Joel Bhagwandin together with Mr. Michael Singh, Chief Executive Officer. NPTAB was represented at the meeting by Dr. Tarachand Balgobin, Chairperson, Mr. Bernard Lord, Mr. Desmond Mohamed, Mr. Omar Narine, Mr. Steve Ninvalle, Mr. Mark Conway, and Ms. Gloria Beharry together with Mr. A. Parag, Chief Executive Officer.

As mandated by Art 212AA(1) of the constitution of Guyana and enabled by S.17(2) of the Procurement Act, Cap. 73:05, the PPC is required to report annually to the Minister of Finance on the effectiveness of the procurement processes and recommend therein any amendments to the said Act which may be necessary to improve the effectiveness of the procurement process.

The PPC looks forward to and intends to further engage NPTAB as well as other stakeholders in the execution of its mandate and functions.

For more information, please contact the PPC on contact numbers (592) 226-3729, (592) 231-7306, and (592) 226-2364 or via email at publicprocurement@ppc.org.gy.

Dated 11^th May, 2023.

 

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PPC and MOPS Public Procurement Training Collaboration

 

The Public Procurement Commission (PPC) collaborated once again 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 April 27, 2023, at the Ministry of Public Service’s training facility located on the corner of Vlissengen Road and Durban Street, Georgetown.

Opening remarks were made by Senior Training Officer of the MOPS, Ms. Jean Carroll and Chief Executive Officer of the PPC, Mr. Michael Singh

One of the functions of the PPC under the Constitution of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana is 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 Legal and Operations Departments.

A total of 46 participants benefited from this training which covered the following topics:

• Introduction to the PPC and its functions;
• Legislative Framework;
• Procurement Process;
• Administrative Review; and

The training empowered participants with information to improve the procurement system within their organizations. Each participant was issued with a certificate of completion.

Procuring entities are invited to contact the PPC on telephone numbers (592) 226-3729, (592) 231-7306, and (592) 226-2364 or via email publicprocurement@ppc.org.gy for more information or to make a request for training. The PPC looks forward to continuing its collaboration with interested entities as it continues to execute its functions.

Public Procurement Commission Hosted Public Open Day

 

The Public Procurement Commission (PPC) on April 19, 2023, hosted a Public Open Day from 10 am to 3 pm at its Secretariat’s office situate at 262 New Garden Street, Queenstown, Georgetown.

The PPC is mandated by Article 212AA (1) (b) of the Constitution of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, to promote awareness of the rules, procedures, and special requirements of the procurement process among suppliers, contractors, and public bodies.

The Chairperson, Commissioners, and Chief Executive Officer were present at the event to interact with both the participants and media, providing information on the PPC and the upcoming Suppliers and Contractors Seminar to be held on May 31, 2023, at the Ramada Georgetown Princess Hotel.

The event saw a substantial turnout. Members from several procuring entities, suppliers, and contractors were present at the event to educate themselves more on the various topics covered by the PPC.

Officers of the Commission provided information and guidance on such matters as-

• Tendering Tips and Procedures,
• The Administrative Review Process (filing of complaints),
• The Procurement Process, and
• Debarment Procedures.

The objective of the event was to enrich participants with information to navigate and maximize the benefits of the procurement system. Persons and or 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 publicprocurement@ppc.org.gy