Monitor public procurement to ensure that the procurement of goods ,

services and the execution of works are conducted in accordance with the

law and relevant policy guidelines

Article 212w.(1)

To promote transparency, competition, equity and

achievement of value for money in the Public Procurement

system

212AA. (1) The functions of the Public

Procurement Commission are to-

(a) monitor and review the functioning of all procurement

systems to ensure that they are in accordance with law

and such policy guidelines as may be determined by

the National Assembly ;

(b) promote awareness of the rules, procedures and special

requirements of the procurement process among

suppliers, constructors and public bodies ;

(c)…

Article 212AA. (1) (a)to (m)

Est.. June,2017

262 New Garden Street

Queenstown, Georgetown

592-226-3729, 592-226-2364

Email: procurement@ppc.org.gy

Engagement of stakeholders;

Minister of Finance

Auditor General

National Procurement and Tender Administration Board

Ministry of Public Infrastructure

Bid Protest Committee

Commenced recruitment of staff

Report on senior staff recruitment submitted to National Assembly. Article 212Z.(2)

Investigations/review of complaints

Review of award of contracts by Guyana Water Inc

Review of complaints by various suppliers/contractors

Investigation of procurement of emergency drugs by Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation

Compilation of procurement statistics from Procurement entities

Participation in procurement training organized by National Procurement and Tender Administration Board

Arrangement for Procurement Workshop for procuring entities

Development of website

Capacity building workshop for accounting

officers within Ministries

Investigation of Complaints

Complete recruitment of senior staff and

other technical staff

Review procurement statistical data

submitted by Ministries and Agencies

Visit to Jamaica Office of Contractor General

Review legislation and regulations

- Engage experts- Approve draft amendments- Submit to National Assembly through Minister of

Finance

Finalize monitoring framework for Ministries and Agencies

Continuous review of laws , regulations , rules and procedures

Review annual procurement plans

Promote electronic communication between commission and procuring entities

Publish procurement statistics

Submit Annual report to national Assembly Article 212CC.(1)

Research and identify new procedures for implementation

Training and capacity Building; conduct skills assessment of procurement

staff in Ministries and Agencies and deliver appropriate training;

- Public Procurement

- Procurement Planning

- Procurement risk management

- Contract Administration

Monitor impact of training on performance of staff of procuring entities .

Training of PPC staff.

Public Awareness and Sensitization

- Sensitization sessions with suppliers, contractors and civil

society groups to clarify rules and procedures, inspire trust

and enhance participation in Public Procurement system.

- Promote awareness of rules , procedures and special

requirements of public procurement process.

-Maintain and manage PPC website to inform public of

work of Commission.

Limited engagement with National

Procurement & Tender Administration Board to

formalize transition of functions to PPC

Lack of response to initial recommendations for

amendment of legislation

Limited financial resources