It has come to the attention of the Board of the Public Procurement Authority (PPA) that some Public Procurement Entities find comfort in going ahead with procurement, particularly single source procurement, without prior approval and then seek to avoid the consequence by applying for ratification. We find this deeply worrying as we consider it a […]
From Monday, June 23 to Wednesday, June 25, 2025, the Public Procurement Authority (PPA) hosted a nine-member delegation from the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) of Tanzania on a benchmarking visit aimed at fostering institutional collaboration and knowledge exchange. The delegation, led by Prof. Ninatubu Lema, Chairperson of the PPRA Board, included Mr. Dennis K. Simba, Director-General[…..]
The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, last Monday, May19, 2025 swore into office a nine-member board for the Public Procurement Authority (PPA) . The Board is Chaired by Mr. Basil Ahiable with Mr. Justice Srem-Sai, the Deputy Attorney-General; Hon. Jocelyn Quarshie, the Member of Parliament for North Dayi, Mr. Isaac Faikue, Mr. Frank[…..]
TRAINING CALENDAR FOR 2025 The Public Procurement Act, 2003, Act 663 as amended, requires the Public Procurement Authority (PPA) to provide training and build capacity of public officers involved in public procurement at all levels in the public entities. In furtherance to this objective, the Authority has outlined training programmes for 2025. SECOND QUARTER[…..]
It is brought to the attention of the general public that the Authority’s fees and charges have been revised. In view of this, new local suppliers are to pay an amount of GHS 500.00 for registration on the Authority’s Supplier’s Database, and an annual renewal fee of GHS 300.00. New foreign suppliers are to pay[…..]
Course Title: Newly Developed Standardized Procurement Audit Framework (SPAF) To Conduct/Carry Out/Execute All Procurement-Related Audit in Ghana Date: Venue: 14th – 17th November, 2023 Koforidua 5th – 8th December, 2023 Kumasi Course Overview: To build a more robust oversight function of public entities, the Government of Ghana with funding from[…..]
On Tuesday 7th March 2023 the Public Procurement Authority (PPA) hosted a 6-member delegation from the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority, Botswana who are on a Benchmarking visit. In his welcome address, the CEO of PPA Mr Frank Mante was pleased that the PPA was their choice of destination for their Benchmarking Visit. He indicated that[…..]
It’s the end of the year 2022 – a time to pause and reflect on the achievements and challenges throughout the year. It is also the time when we set some resolutions for the near or long term. Let me first take this opportunity to thank the Board, Management, and Staff of the Public Procurement[…..]
The Public Procurement Authority (PPA) on Tuesday 25th October 2022 held its training programmes on Sustainable Public Procurement (SPP) at the Erata Hotel in Accra. The training programmes would help procurement practitioners purchase goods, works and services that will reduce adverse environmental impact and help achieve sustainable goals. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Mr. Frank[…..]
The Public Procurement Authority (PPA) on Tuesday 19th July 2022 started its training programmes in the Eastern Region, Koforidua. The four-day training workshop in Koforidua for procurement practitioners will help the practitioners gain insights in tender preparation and evaluation for goods and technical services. The training programmes which seek to build the capacity of public[…..]