85 participants trained
TO enhance the understanding of public procurement rules and procedures among Ministries, Regional Democratic Councils, and key agencies, the Public Procurement Commission (PPC) successfully conducted a series of training sessions across Guyana’s administrative regions over the past four months.
A total of 85 participants attended these sessions, which were led by Dwight Dodson, Head of Operations at the PPC, an Attorney-at-Law, Procurement Specialist, and the Training Officer of the Commission.
These sessions are part of the PPC’s ongoing public awareness campaign. In the past month, agencies such as the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA), Regional Democratic Council, Region One, Regional Democratic Council, Region Nine, the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security (MHSSS), and the Ministry of Public Service (MoPS) have participated.
A PPC press release highlighted that the training covered a comprehensive range of public procurement topics, including the PPC’s role and responsibilities (mission, vision, core values, and functions); the legislative framework, administrative review, and debarment process; the public procurement process; procurement plan preparation; thresholds and tender openings; and the evaluation process.
During the sessions, the Commission addressed various procurement topics, questions, and concerns, including compliance, bid document preparation, administrative review of contracts, evaluation processes, investigation procedures, and publications. These training initiatives aim to enhance procurement practices nationwide, providing participants with the tools and knowledge needed to promote efficiency and accountability in the public procurement process, ultimately contributing to Guyana’s sustainable development.
The positive response from participants underscores the impact of these training sessions and highlights the need for continued engagement to gather feedback and identify opportunities for improvement. These sessions equipped participants with essential skills and knowledge, enabling them to navigate the procurement process effectively and adhere to best practices. This initiative aligns with the PPC’s commitment to improving public procurement and ensuring that all regions have the resources and expertise needed to manage procurement activities proficiently.
By expanding its training efforts, the PPC aims to foster a transparent, efficient, and accountable procurement system that benefits all stakeholders and supports sustainable development across Guyana. Mandated by Article 212AA (1) (b) of the Constitution of Guyana to promote awareness of procurement rules, procedures, and requirements, the PPC also organises training seminars under section 17(2) (c) of the Procurement Act, Cap. 75:03.
The PPC is dedicated to promoting transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the procurement of goods, services, and works for the public sector in Guyana. Through its various initiatives and training programmes, the Commission aims to improve procurement practices and contribute to Guyana’s sustainable development.
The PPC encourages all relevant stakeholders to actively participate in these training sessions and to foster a culture of excellence in procurement practices by applying the knowledge gained. Together, these efforts can improve the procurement system that supports the nation’s growth and development.
Public procuring entities are encouraged to reach out to the Public Procurement Commission for staff training on public procurement. For more information or to schedule a training session, please contact the PPC at (592) 226-3729, (592) 231-7306, or (592) 226-2364, or email them at operations@ppc.org.gy.
