Public Procurement 

The Public Procurement sub-unit seeks to provide general guidance to agencies in executing their procurement activities based on the provisions of the Finance (Administration) Act and the Procurement and Stores Regulations and other procedures which may be established by the Director of Finance.  This Sub-unit is also required to ensure improved compliance through procurement training to line ministries, issuance of guidelines and continuous monitoring and evaluation of the procurement processes being used. Included in the Sub-unit's functions is facilitating the operational and administrative requirements of the Central Tenders Board.

The Central Tenders Board (CTB)

 The Central Tenders Board is appointed to evaluate tenders for the:-

            (a) procurement of goods and services: and

            (b) sale of public goods

Composition of the Central Tenders Board

• The Director of Finance (CHAIRMAN) or his alternate
• A nominee of the Attorney General;
• The Chief Economist, Ministry of Planning or his or her nominee;
• A representative of a Government ministry depending on the subject matter of the tender;
• A representative of the Saint Lucia Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture.

Departmental Tenders Board (DTB)

The Director of Finance may appoint a Departmental Tenders Board to perform the functions of the Central Tenders Board if:-

            (a) the value of the goods or services does not exceed $100,000 or

            (b) the goods or services tendered are in respect of that Department only.

This arrangement is to further facilitate the competitive process in government procurement. These Departmental Boards are required to submit reports to the Central Tenders Board.

PUBLIC INFORMATION

•  INVITATION FOR TENDERS
•  WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONS