Public Procurement & Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA Uganda)

Hot Off the Press! Dive into the latest edition of the PPDA Newsletter, your go-to summary of activities in Uganda's public procurement sector. 📌 In this issue: 👉 Discover the details of the newly commissioned PPDA Regional Office and its impact. 👉 Get highlights from the recent IPPU Annual Summit, including key takeaways and memorable moments. 📌 Stay informed and connected with the latest developments shaping public procurement in Uganda. #ProcurementThatDelivers

🚨 The deadline is approaching! PPDA invites women-owned, youth-led, or PWD enterprises and associations to register for opportunities in government procurement. Don’t miss out—registration closes on 20th December 2024. 🔗 Register today 👉 https://lnkd.in/eTvrM7c7 Let’s build a more inclusive procurement environment! Share this with your network. #InclusivePublicProcurement #WomenInBusiness #YouthEmpowerment #ProcurementThatDelivers

PPDA Bids Farewell to David Kiyingi: A Visionary and ‘Father of Modern Public Procurement Training’ Last week, the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) held a special luncheon to bid farewell to David Kiyingi, whose tenure as the representative of the Minister of Finance on the PPDA Board has come to an end. Kiyingi was celebrated for his outstanding contributions to the PPDA Board and his pivotal role in modernizing Uganda’s public procurement profession. During his tenure, Kiyingi was recognized as a visionary for his profound insights and passion for advancing procurement as a professional field. Dr. Levi Kabagambe, in his farewell speech, described Kiyingi as the "father of formal procurement and supply management education and training" in Uganda. This title encapsulates Kiyingi’s remarkable influence on the profession and his unwavering efforts to recognize procurement as a formal profession during his time at Makerere University Business School (MUBS). PPDA Board Chairman, Julius K. Ishungisa, praised Kiyingi’s humility and the depth of his wisdom. Fellow Board member Rita Namakiika also shared her admiration, describing Kiyingi as both a colleague and a true friend. Executive Director of PPDA, Benson Turamye, highlighted Kiyingi’s contributions to advancing key public procurement policies, especially the initiation of the sustainable procurement policy. Kiyingi’s leadership played a crucial role in shaping Uganda’s procurement practices. While his time on the PPDA Board has ended, Kiyingi remains passionate about procurement and committed to its growth through his ongoing roles at the Ministry of Finance. His legacy of advocating for modern procurement practices and the recognition of the profession will continue to resonate within Uganda’s procurement sector. The PPDA Board and stakeholders in public procurement will always remember Kiyingi for his wisdom, humility, and tireless dedication to advancing the profession. PPDA extends its heartfelt thanks to Kiyingi for his exceptional service and looks forward to continued collaboration in his future endeavors.  #ProcurementThatDelivers

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🌟 In Pursuit of Better Public Procurement Policies Last week, PPDA, with support from Enabel (Uganda), successfully concluded a 3-day workshop at Imperial Golf View Hotel, Entebbe. The workshop brought together the Technical Working Group to finalize and quality-assure updates to the Standard Bidding Documents (SBDs). These updates are a key step toward enhancing public procurement practices and ensuring better value for public resources. We extend our gratitude to all participants and partners for their invaluable contributions. Stay tuned for the official release of the updated SBDs! 🚀 #ProcurementThatDelivers

Public procurement as a tool to empower Women, Youth, and Persons with Disability - CALL FOR REGISTRATION The Public Procurement & Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA Uganda) is the regulator of the public procurement and disposal system in Uganda as established by the PPDA Act, Cap 205. The Act provides for the participation of registered associations of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities in public procurement, this is in line with the Country’s commitment to gender equality and inclusiveness In March 2024, @PPDA Uganda issued reservation scheme guidelines on the promotion of the participation of registered associations of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities in public procurement. These were launched and are being implemented by all government Procuring and Disposing Entities (PDEs) with the aim of improving livelihoods and increasing incomes of the youth, women and persons with disabilities in Uganda. This guideline can be found on the Public Procurement & Disposal of Public Assets Authority @PPDA Uganda website at https://www.ppda.go.ug/ Who Should Register? All registered companies, partnerships, associations and other forms of registered business associations that have 51% or more ownership being either women, youth or persons with disabilities that are involved in supply of goods and services; are invited to register with @PPDA Uganda on the register of providers to benefit from these reservation schemes. Why should you register? Registration under this scheme will come with a number of benefits that include the following: 1.   Boosting incomes and job opportunities for target groups; 2.   Promoting fair access to business opportunities in government and skills development; 3.   Driving local economic growth and community impact; and 4.   Timely receipt of existing and matching bidding opportunities. Registration requirements include: 1.   Business registration certificate from @URSB or Association’s certificate of registration or its equivalent  2.   Memorandum/Articles of Association or other document showing shareholders of the enterprise 3.   Valid trading license or permit of operation 4.   Tax Identification Number (TIN) 5.   Company email address 6.   Payment receipt (UGX 50,000 per category i.e. Supplies, Works & Services through Uganda Revenue Authority @URA) 7.   National IDs of owners or members How to register? 1.   Click on this link https://lnkd.in/dEY-chxE 2.   Register and attach the necessary documents. 3.   Submit your response. Need help? For more info Contact us on Tel: 0414 311 168 or email: or [email protected] and [email protected] The deadline for applications is 20th December 2024

📜 ✍ Registration of Women, Youth, and Persons with Disability Entrepreneurs is a simple process! 👇 Here are the few requirements you need to get started 👉 Register now: https://lnkd.in/eTvrM7c7 Let’s create inclusive opportunities together! #ProcurementThatDelivers

🔔 Attention Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities Entrepreneurs! 🔴 Have you registered yet? Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in public procurement and grow your business. 👉 Register now as guided below. #ProcurementThatDelivers

📌 Here is why we must adhere to Procurement procedures. You can also read the article on 👇 https://lnkd.in/eYa-FJ7c #ProcurementThatDelivers

📢 Call for Registration: Empowering Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities Entrepreneurs in Government Procurements and Contracts. The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) is the regulatory body overseeing the public procurement and disposal system in Uganda, as established by the PPDA Act, Cap 205. The Act was amended in 2021 to, among other things, provide for the participation of registered associations of women, youth, and persons with disabilities in public procurement, in line with the country’s commitment to gender equality and inclusiveness in government programs. In March 2024, PPDA issued reservation scheme guidelines to promote the participation of registered associations of women, youth, and persons with disabilities in public procurement. These guidelines have been launched and are being implemented by all government Procuring and Disposing Entities (PDEs) to improve livelihoods and increase the incomes of women, youth, and persons with disabilities in Uganda. 📌 You can access the guidelines on the PPDA website at this link: https://shorturl.at/VZKTu. Who Should Register? All registered companies, partnerships, associations, and other forms of registered business associations that have 51% or more ownership by women, youth, or persons with disabilities and are involved in the supply of goods and services are invited to register with PPDA on the Register of Providers to benefit from these reservation schemes. Why Should I Register? Registration under this scheme offers several benefits, including: 1. Boosting incomes and job opportunities for target groups. 2. Promoting fair access to business opportunities in government and skills development. 3. Driving local economic growth and community impact. 4. Ensuring timely receipt of existing and matching bidding opportunities. Registration Requirements: 1. Business registration certificate from the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) or the Association's certificate of registration (or its equivalent). 2. Memorandum/Articles of Association or other documents showing shareholders of the enterprise. 3. A valid trading license or permit of operation. 4. Tax Identification Number (TIN). 5. Company email address. 6. Payment receipt (UGX 50,000 per category of Supplies, Works & Services through URA). 7. National IDs of owners or members. How to Register: 1. Visit this link: https://lnkd.in/eTvrM7c7 in a web browser. 2. Complete the registration form and attach the necessary documents. 3. Submit your application. Need Help? For more information, contact us at: Tel: 0414 311 168 Email: [email protected] or [email protected] 📌 Deadline for applications: 20th December 2024.