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About Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA)

Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA)

Available from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Africa/Gaborone)

http://www.ppadb.co.bw/Pages/Home.aspx

proffice@ppra.co.bw

(+267) 360 2000

The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) was established by the Public Procurement Act of 2021 (the PP Act), which came into effect on 14 April 2022. PPRA’s mandate includes setting standards and practices for the public procurement system, as well as regulating and controlling the public procurement system. PPRA is also responsible for monitoring performance of Procuring Entities (PEs) and enforcement of compliance with the PP Act. Furthermore, the mandate of the PPRA includes contractor registration, providing and supporting capacity building and professionalization of public procurement cadre.

PPRA has a nine (9) member Board appointed by the Minister of Finance in terms of section 13 (1) of the PP Act. The Board’s appointment also effected on 14 April 2022. The Board is responsible for providing strategic guidance and ensuring that PPRA successfully delivers on its mandate as highlighted in the PP Act. The PPRA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is an Ex-Officio Member of the Board.

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