The Public Procurement Commission (PPC) on Friday hosted a Public Open Day at the New Amsterdam Recreational Park (opposite the RDC Building), Vryman’s Erven, New Amsterdam, Berbice, Region Six.
Members of the PPC addressing a citizen’s concerns
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 Five and Six seized the opportunity to educate themselves and be guided on various topics covered by the PPC, such as the Public Procurement Commission – who they are and what they do; the public procurement process; tendering tips, and how to lodge a complaint.
Among those present at the event were Commissioner Joel Bhagwandin and PPC Chief Executive Officer Michael Singh, who interacted with members of the public.
The objective was to enrich participants with information to improve the public procurement system within their organisations.
