Overview
The Public Procurement Branch is responsible for the procurement of goods and services required to support the Ministry in the attainment of its strategic objectives. It ensures that procurement procedures are competitive, transparent, and compliant with the laws, guaranteeing that goods and services are provided and received in a timely and efficient manner.
The development of an annual Procurement Plan, which aligns spending with approved budgetary provisions, is another key responsibility of the Branch. The Branch operates under the framework established by the Public Procurement Act and the guidelines issued by the Office of the Contractor General.
Key Functions
- Procurement of goods and services for the Ministry and its Agencies
- Ensuring competitive, transparent, and compliant procurement procedures
- Compliance with the Government of Jamaica procurement laws and the Public Procurement Act
- Development and management of the annual Procurement Plan
- Alignment of procurement spending with approved budgetary provisions
- Vendor pre-qualification, evaluation, and contract award
- Contract administration and vendor performance management
- Reporting to the Office of the Contractor General as required
Contact
Ministry of National Security and Peace
NCB South Tower, 2 Oxford Road, Kingston 5
Jamaica, West Indies
Tel: (876) 906-4908 | Fax: (876) 906-1724