YOBE STATE PUBLIC PROCUREMENT LAW 2016

An Act governs the procurement of goods, works, and services by Yobe State government entities, establishing standards for transparency and accountability. It targets state ministries, departments, agencies, contractors, suppliers, and oversight bodies. This promotes efficiency and optimal value in public expenditure.

What Is This Policy?

Yobe State's legislation governing the procurement of goods, works, and services by state government entities, establishing standards of transparency and accountability in public spending.

Who Does It Target?

Yobe State Government MDAs Contractors and suppliers bidding for state contracts State procurement oversight bodies Civil society groups monitoring procurement

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Promote efficiency, transparency, and accountability in Yobe State government procurement, and ensure optimal value from public expenditure.

Key Features

Open Competitive Bidding: Mandates open bidding for procurement contracts above specified value thresholds. Procurement Thresholds: Defines procurement thresholds that determine which procedure applies: direct procurement, selective tendering, or open tender. Evaluation Committee: Requires evaluation of bids by a multi-member committee to ensure objectivity. Audit and Review: Subjects all procurement decisions to audit by the State Auditor-General and the Bureau of Public Procurement.

Current Status

Rollout Stage: Active Coverage: Yobe State Government Beneficiaries: Yobe State residents; contractors Funding: Yobe State Government

How to Access

Register with the Yobe State procurement database Obtain tender documents from the relevant MDA Submit compliant bids by the closing date Application method: Engage the relevant Yobe State procuring entity or procurement bureau.

Important Terms

Collusive bidding is a criminal offence Contract variations above 15% require Bureau approval Procurement disputes must be raised before contract award

Official Resources

Website: https://www.yobestate.gov.ng Contact: Yobe State Government / Bureau of Public Procurement

Legal Framework

Enacted by Yobe State House of Assembly under the residual powers of states to legislate on public procurement, modelled on the federal Public Procurement Act 2007. Operates alongside the Yobe State Financial Memoranda, the ICPC Act (which applies to all public officers), the Yobe State Ministry of Finance enabling provisions, and the State Auditor-General Act. Aligns with Bureau of Public Procurement guidelines on procurement thresholds and procedures.