Factors affecting procurement practices in public procuring entities:

Abstract

The study was carried out to assess the factors affecting procurement practices in public procuring entities: a case of Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited (TANESCO) – Headquarter. This study used quantitative approach and researcher descriptive survey design was used as research design with a target population of 129 respondents and sample size of 78 staffs from the population at the TANESCO - Headquarter. The type of data collected was primary data and the collection tool was a self-administered questionnaire given to selected sample respondents. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics and presented in tables and figures with the help of descriptive analysis under SPSS version 25. The findings revealed positive relationship between staff competence and Procurement Practices. The findings showed positive relationship between Resource Allocation and Procurement Practices. Also, the study unveiled that there is significant relationship between Inter-departmental and Procurement Practices. This study recommends that, it is worthwhile that staffs be adequately trained and sensitized in order to boost the skills and competency levels required by staffs involved in the procurement process.