About public procurement
- Published on: 5 March 2025
- Last updated on: 5 March 2025
What public procurement is
Procurement is the process used by the State when buying goods, services or works (works means things like building schools and hospitals).
What procurement involves
The series of steps that must be followed include:
- market research
- competitive bidding
- a selection process
Why we need public procurement law
Public procurement law ensures:
- fairness
- transparency
- integrity
- value for money
- compliance
Why we need procurement reform
Ongoing procurement reform brings green and social benefits to society. It also achieves better value for money for the State.
How public procurement supports public service reform
A key part of public service reform is to achieve better value for money through public procurement.