Find below listed some functions of the PPA

• Make proposals for the formulation of policies on procurement
• Ensure policy implementation and human resource development for public procurement
• Develop rules, instructions, other regulatory documentation on public procurement and formats for public procurement documentation
• Monitor and supervise public procurement and ensure compliance with statutory requirements
• Have the right to obtain information concerning public procurement from contracting authorities
• Establish and implement an information system relating to public procurement
• Publish by the end of each month a public procurement Bulletin which shall contain information germane to public procurement, including proposed procurement notices of invitation to tender and contract award information
• Assess the operations of the public procurement process and submit proposals to the Board for improvement of the processes
• Present annual reports to the Minister on the procurement processes
• Facilitate the training of public officials involved in public procurement at various levels
• Develop, promote and support training and professional developement of persons engaged in public procurement, and ensure adherence by trained persons to ethical standards
• Advise Government including Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies on issues relating to public procurement
• Organize and participate in the complaints and administrative review procedures in Part Seven
• Plan and co-ordinate technical assistance in the field of public procurement
• Maintain a register of procurement entities and members of and secretaries to tender committees of public procurement entities
• Maintain a data base of suppliers, contractors and consultants and a record of prices to assist in the work of procurement entities