THE Public Procurement Commission (PPC) is strengthening procurement capacity within regional administrations through a continuing training programme aimed at improving compliance with Guyana’s public procurement laws and ensuring that public resources are managed transparently and responsibly.
The commission recently conducted procurement training sessions for representatives of the Regional Democratic Councils (RDCs) of Regions Three and Six, with the Region Three session held on September 22, 2026, and the Region Six session on September 23, 2026. Both sessions were held in the respective RDC board rooms.
The programme brought together officials from key regional departments, including Administration, Procurement, Works and Accounts, as well as members of Tender Boards and procurement-evaluation teams. Community Development Council representatives also participated in the Region Six session.
PPC Chief Executive Officer Michael Singh addressed participants during the sessions, alongside regional officials, including Region Three Regional Executive Officer Surendra Khayyam and Regional Vice-chairman Anjanie Narine, and Region Six Regional Executive Officer Ronald Harswack.
The officials stressed the importance of strengthening procurement knowledge at the regional level and encouraged participants to actively engage with facilitators, seek clarification on procedures and apply the knowledge gained in carrying out their responsibilities.
The training provided practical guidance on the various stages of the public-procurement cycle, including procurement planning, the selection of procurement methods, tender evaluation, contract management and project monitoring.
Among the areas covered were the legislative framework governing public procurement and the role of the PPC; procurement planning; procurement methods and thresholds; tender openings, evaluations and awards; administrative-review procedures; and the essential legal elements of contracts.
Participants were also exposed to best practices in contract management, project execution, monitoring and reporting, and procedures relating to debarment.
The training is intended to help regional officials better understand their respective responsibilities and apply procurement procedures consistently, thereby reducing the risk of errors and strengthening accountability in the use of public funds.
The sessions come as Guyana undertakes significant infrastructural and public-sector development, increasing the importance of effective procurement systems capable of supporting timely and accountable implementation of public projects.
For regional administrations, stronger procurement capacity can have a direct impact on the delivery of infrastructure and other public services, particularly where procurement processes involve the acquisition of goods and services, construction works and the management of contracts.
The PPC said its regional outreach forms part of its broader responsibility to promote a procurement system founded on fairness, inclusivity, competition, transparency and responsible stewardship of public resources.
The secretariat operates under Article 212AA(1)(b) of the Constitution of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, which mandates the commission to promote awareness of procurement rules, procedures and special requirements. Section 17(2)(c) of the Procurement Act, Cap. 75:03, also authorises the commission to organise training and seminars on procurement-related matters.
Through its continuing capacity-building and outreach activities, the PPC is seeking to strengthen the ability of procuring entities across Guyana to understand and comply with the public-procurement framework.
The commission is encouraging agencies that require assistance to seek guidance or request tailored procurement training as part of efforts to improve procurement practices and promote accountability in the management of public resources.
