The Public Procurement Commission (PPC) on June 23, 2023, hosted a Public Open Day at the New Amsterdam Recreational Park (Opposite the RDC Building), Vryman’s Erven, New Amsterdam, Berbice, Region 6.
The PPC, in a release, said the 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.”
The PPC said more than one hundred from several procuring entities, suppliers and contractors from across Regions #5 and #6 seized the opportunity to educate themselves and be guided on various topics covered by the PPC, such as:
- the Public Procurement Commission – who we are and what we do,
- the public procurement process,
- tendering tips, and
- how to lodge a complaint.
The objective of the event the PPC said was to enrich participants with information to improve the public procurement system within their organisations. Entities seeking more information may contact the organisation on telephone numbers (592) 226-3729, (592) 231-7306, and (592) 226-2364 or via email at operations@ppc.org.gy.
