Assessment of the procurement procedures for public procurement services in Zanzibar:

Abstract

The study assessed the stipulated procurement procedures for public procurement services in Zanzibar Port Corporation. Data collection for this study was done through Questionnaires and interview; data from primary source were obtained from the respondents whom they gave researcher an on-site observation relating to the problem. A total of 45 respondents were selected purposively. The findings of the study reveal that, in the organization there were different act conducted in accordance with procurement procedures in Zanzibar. For instance the followings were mentioned by the respondents:- through to receiving the goods, the minute a purchase request, identifying suppliers, negotiating price as well as invoice approval. However, data obtained through questionnaires on the practical Procurements of Public Procurement Services In Accordance With Procurement Procedures in Zanzibar. The study concludes that: - delay to award contract to the responsive bidders; Lack of funds; Lack of awareness and knowledge about ZPPDA, high price charged by supplies on goods and services; Deliveries of item requested by user department; Poor implementation of procurement plan and ICT and network related problems hinders procurement procedures. The study recommends that, the government also, should allocate more funds for the procurement procedures so as to make it more effective.