Government Procurement Policy Board – Technical Support Office

THE GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT POLICY BOARD – TECHNICAL SUPPORT OFFICE

Article XIX, Section 91 of Republic Act No. 12009 and Section 91.3 of its Implementing Rules and Regulations

Organizations and Functions

The Government Procurement Policy Board (GPPB) shall be supported by a Technical Support Office (TSO), an agency attached to the Department of Budget and Management. The TSO shall be headed by a Director General with a rank equivalent to an Undersecretary and supported by Deputy Directors General with a rank equivalent to an Assistant Secretary, to be appointed by the President, as endorsed by the Secretary of the DBM, all of whom should be of good moral character, honesty, probity, and unquestionable integrity.

The Secretary of the DBM shall appoint the officials and employees of the TSO for ranks lower than the Deputy Directors General. The security of tenure of existing officials and employees of the GPPB-TSO shall be observed, subject to existing civil service rules and regulations.

Mission

The GPPB-TSO is a dynamic and effective agency promoting the highest standard of excellence in government procurement.

Vision

Our vision is to become a center of excellence for the advancement of innovative, responsive and sustainable public procurement system.

Core Values

Professionalism – At GPPB-TSO, employees are hired to be visionaries, in addition to being stewards of public funds and information. Each individual understands the importance of his/her contribution and deals with issues in a straightforward manner.

Integrity – Each personnel of the GPPB-TSO, as public servants, demonstrates appropriate behavior in handling stakeholder/customer needs and displays moral uprightness in public service.

Teamwork – GPPB-TSO strengthens and empowers the relationship of its personnel, this is displayed through cooperation, harmony and synergy in the office.

Commitment – All GPPB-TSO personnel takes responsibility and accountability in ensuring that efficient and quality service is delivered as required and expected by the public, government-clients and stakeholders.

Honesty – GPPB-TSO considers honesty in its framework for making decisions. Each personnel displays truthfulness and transparency in his/her official and personal dealings.