The Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Board (PPADB) is a parastatal institution in Botswana established in 2002 under the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act (Cap 42:08) of 2001. It was created as part of a major reform in the public procurement process to enhance transparency, accountability, and efficiency. PPADB operates under the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development (MFED) and plays a crucial role in regulating public procurement and asset disposal within Botswana’s government sector.
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The board was set up to address several key concerns, including:
- High demand for procurement of goods and services in the public sector.
- Diverse range of goods and services needed by the government.
- Effective management of contractors, given the variety of industries and contracts.
- Handling bidding processes and funding sources, especially distinguishing donor-funded projects from non-donor projects.
- Ensuring greater involvement of citizen-owned businesses in public procurement.
- Enhancing transparency, accountability, and efficiency in procurement and asset disposal.
What Does PPADB Do?
PPADB is responsible for contractor registration, bid management, and compliance monitoring. The board ensures that the procurement process is fair and effective by:
- Issuing standardized tender bidding documents.
- Inspecting tender documents before issuance.
- Providing capacity-building programs for procurement officers and contractors.
- Conducting compliance monitoring to ensure adherence to procurement regulations.
- Offering expert advice on public procurement and asset disposal.
PPADB Mandate
To fulfill its mission, PPADB is empowered to:
- Promote a competitive economy and procurement policies that benefit local businesses.
- Encourage standardization to reduce costs and improve technological efficiency.
- Optimize procurement practices to leverage economies of scale.
- Ensure fair treatment of contractors supplying goods and services to the government.
- Enhance transparency and accountability in procurement and asset disposal.
- Manage public procurement processes and asset disposal.
- Uphold integrity, fairness, and public trust in procurement activities.
Core Functions of PPADB
PPADB focuses on three main areas:
- Adjudication – Evaluating and approving procurement decisions.
- Capacity Building – Providing training and support to procurement stakeholders.
- Contractor Registration – Managing the registration and categorization of contractors.
Contact Details for PPADB
Gaborone Office
- Address: Plot 8913, Maakgadigau Way, Gaborone West Industrial, Gaborone
- Phone: (+267) 360 2000
- Fax: (+267) 390 6822
- Email: proffice@ppra.co.bw
- Toll-Free: 0800 600 751
- Office Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM
Francistown Office
- Address: Plot 13993/4/5, Extension 22, 2nd Floor, Botswana Life Building, Francistown
- Phone: (+267) 242 5900
- Fax: (+267) 240 2256
- Email: umarobela@ppra.co.bw
- Office Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM