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Section 20(1) of the Public Procurement Act 2003 (Act 663) states that a Procurement entity shall establish in the manner set out in the First Schedule and in accordance with the categories set out in Schedule 1A, an Entity Tender Committee.
Required:
Explain THREE (3) Functions of an Entity Tender Committee.
(3 marks)
Answer
- Ensure Compliance with Procedures:
- The Entity Tender Committee is responsible for ensuring that all prescribed procedures outlined in the Public Procurement Act are strictly followed at every stage of the procurement process.
- Work Within Threshold Limits:
- The committee must operate within the threshold limits specified in the Second Schedule of the Act and adhere to the method thresholds outlined in the Fifth Schedule.
- Exercise Sound Judgment in Procurement Decisions:
- The committee must exercise sound judgment when making procurement decisions, ensuring that all actions are in the best interest of the procurement entity and comply with relevant legal and procedural requirements.
- Topic: Public Procurement
- Series: NOV 2021
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