𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗: A highly productive meeting of the Government Procurement Policy Board – Technical Support Office (GPPB-TSO) was held on 01 October 2024 at the World Bank Office in Taguig City, bringing together key Development Partners to discuss updates on Republic Act No. 12009, also known as the New Government Procurement Act (NGPA). The primary goal continue reading : Collaborative Efforts Highlighted in Meeting with the Development Partners on Republic Act No. 12009
Aligned with the fit-for-purpose approach, the New Government Procurement Act (NGPA) or Republic Act No. 12009 introduces Competitive Dialogue as one of the procurement modalities that the Procuring Entity (PE) may adopt. Competitive Dialogue under the NGPA is an innovative two-stage bidding process that invites suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, contractors, consultants, and service providers to propose continue reading : Highlighting Competitive Dialogue under RA 12009
Quezon City, Philippines – October 4, 2024 – The Government Procurement Policy Board – Technical Support Office (GPPB-TSO) is pleased to announce the successful completion of our Surveillance Audit, conducted by the esteemed third-party auditor, TUV Rheinland Philippines, Inc., on 04 October 2024. This audit reaffirms our commitment to maintaining high standards of quality service continue reading : Celebrating Excellence in Quality Management: Successful Completion of the 1st Surveillance Audit for QMS ISO 9001:2015 by TUV Rheinland Philippines, Inc.
🌟 As we mark this milestone, we reaffirm our commitment to transparency, sustainability, and integrity in government procurement. With the New Government Procurement Act, we are dedicated to setting even higher standards and achieving greater impact. Together, #WeMakeThingsHappen for a brighter, more ethical future in government procurement in the Philippines. 🇵🇭 #21YearsStrong #21YearsofImpact #GPPBeStrong #WeMakeThingsHappen
Limited Source Bidding, also known as selective bidding, is a procurement method that ensures the selection of suppliers or consultants with proven experience and capability. Under the Government Procurement Reform Act (GPRA) or Republic Act No. 9184, this method is employed for procuring highly specialized goods and consulting services, such as sophisticated defense equipment or continue reading : Ensuring Quality and Security in Procurement with Limited Source Bidding under RA 12009
Competitive Bidding was introduced as the default mode of procurement under the Government Procurement Reform Act or Republic Act No. 9184. Under the New Government Procurement Act (NGPA) or Republic Act No. 12009, competitive bidding is one of the eleven modes of procurement designed to further enhance transparency, ensure fairness, and encourage competition ensuring value continue reading : Understanding Competitive Bidding under RA 12009
Under the Government Procurement Reform Act or Republic Act No. 9184, the default method for procurement is competitive bidding. Alternative methods of procurement, such as limited source bidding, direct contracting, repeat order, shopping, and negotiated procurement, are permitted only in highly exceptional cases, to promote economy and efficiency, and are strictly regulated to prevent misuse. continue reading : Fit-for-Purpose Procurement Modalities under RA 12009
Procurement transactions can sometimes lead to unethical behaviors, such as bribery and corruption. Therefore, it is crucial for the government to implement a comprehensive code of ethics that all Procuring Entities and their external stakeholders must adhere to uphold the integrity of procurement professionals in the government. The New Government Procurement Act (NGPA) or Republic continue reading : Upholding the Integrity of Government Procurement
Establishing a professional licensing program of procurement positions in the government is a significant step towards enhancing the efficiency, transparency, and integrity of public procurement processes, and ensuring that procurement professionals are well-equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to handle complex procurement processes. The New Government Procurement Act (NGPA) or Republic Act No. 12009 continue reading : Elevating Procurement Excellence through Procurement Professional Licensing under RA 12009
The Government Procurement Policy Board (GPPB), through its Technical Support Office, in partnership with the State Universities and Colleges and Higher Education Colleges, has been conducting the Public Procurement Specialist Certification Course (PPSCC) since 2017. The PPSCC program is an opportunity for the procurement practitioners to reinforce their technical skills and acquire new learning concepts continue reading : Advancing Excellence: Strengthening the Certification Framework for the Procurement Professionals under RA 12009