Mahdia participants with the staff of the Public Procurement Commission during training on the procurement process
The Public Procurement Commission (PPC) on Friday hosted a Public Procurement Training at the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) Boardroom in Mahdia, Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni).
Some 21 persons from nine procuring entities across the region seized the opportunity to educate themselves and be guided on various topics covered by the PPC, through an engagement facilitated by the Commission’s Chief Executive Officer, Michael Singh and other staff.
Topics covered during this training included an introduction to the PPC– who they are and what they do; what the public procurement process entails; how to lodge a complaint; what the debarment process includes; how to complete a procurement plan; and tender openings and evaluation.
This event forms part of the Commission’s ongoing public awareness campaign to empower stakeholders with the rules and procedures of the public procurement system so that they are able to better navigate, comply, and benefit from its resources.
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.”
Pursuant to Section 17(2)(c) of the Procurement Act, Cap 75:03, the PPC is responsible for organising training seminars regarding procurements.
This training adds to the several the PPC has held across the country, for this year alone.
In August, about 252 persons from 19 procuring entities, suppliers, contractors and consultants as well as the general public attended a public open day hosted by the Commission at the Tabatinga Sports Ground, Lethem, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo).
Meanwhile, in July, over 200 persons within Region One (Barima-Waini) engaged in a similar training on the various aspects of the procurement process.
For entities seeking to join those that have engaged in these trainings, the PPC encourages them to contact them via their telephone numbers (592) 226-3729, (592) 231-7306, and (592) 226-2364 or their email at [email protected] for further information.
