Assessment of Factors for Implementation of Procurement plan in Public Teachers College in Tanzania

Abstract

ABSTRACT Themainaimofthestudywas toassessthefactors forimplementationofprocurementplanin public institutions. The study employed a case study research design because it allows a researcherto get a deep knowledge on research area since the study focused in a single TeachersCollege.Thestudyused quantitativeapproachwasappliedtoanalyze independent and dependent variables. Probability sampling used through Simple random sampling techniqueemployedinordertoavoidbiasesinselectionofrespondentsfromlargepopulation, Primarydatacollectionmethodwasquestionnaires.Thefindings revealpositiveperceptions regardingstaff competence, with an emphasis on the adequacy of qualified procurement staff andtheirpossessionofnecessaryskills.Traininginitiativesreceivehighapproval,indicatinga commitmenttocontinuous improvement.Procedures appliedinpreparing procurementplans showa moderatelevelofagreement, withnotablevariability inopinions regarding thealignment of procurement planswith userdepartmentrequirements. User department involvementin implementation receives generally positive feedback, with strong agreement on providing schedule requirements and realistic budgets. However, opinions vary concerning the expeditiousness of activities, suggesting potential areas for enhanced collaboration. Assessment of factors influencing procurement plan implementation indicates overall positive perceptions, particularly regarding adherence to required procedures. The study identifies a noteworthy positive correlation between the involvement of user departments and successful procurement plan implementation, emphasizing the importance of collaboration in achieving organizational objectives. The regression analysis underscores the significance of staff competence and the involvement of user departments as predictors of successful procurement plan implementation. Conversely, procedures applied in preparing procurement plan do not emerge as significant contributors in this particular context.