ZAMFARA STATE BUREAU OF PUBLIC PROCUREMENT LAW 2020

An Act establishes the Bureau of Public Procurement in Zamfara State and provides a regulatory framework for procuring goods, works, and services. It targets state ministries, departments, agencies, contractors, and oversight bodies. This ensures transparent and accountable use of public funds.

What Is This Policy?

Zamfara State legislation that establishes the Bureau of Public Procurement and provides a regulatory framework for the procurement of goods, works, and services by the Zamfara State Government.

Who Does It Target?

Zamfara State Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) procuring goods, works, and services; contractors, suppliers, and service providers bidding on Zamfara State contracts; the Zamfara State Bureau of Public Procurement as the regulatory body; oversight bodies and anti-corruption agencies monitoring state procurement practices

Contractors and suppliers in Zamfara State The Zamfara State Bureau of Public Procurement Oversight agencies and anti-corruption bodies

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Ensure prudent use of Zamfara State public funds through transparent, competitive, and accountable procurement processes.

Key Features

Bureau Establishment: Creates the Zamfara State Bureau of Public Procurement as the apex regulatory body for state procurement. Competitive Procurement: Mandates open competitive tendering for government procurement above prescribed thresholds. Procurement Planning: Requires MDAs to prepare annual procurement plans before the budget year commences. Dispute Resolution: Provides a formal administrative mechanism for resolving procurement disputes and protests.

Current Status

Rollout Stage: Active Coverage: Zamfara State Government procurement Beneficiaries: Zamfara State residents and contractors Funding: Zamfara State Government

How to Access

Vendors must be registered with the Zamfara State Bureau of Public Procurement Tenders must be submitted in sealed envelopes by the stipulated deadline Application method: Engage the Zamfara State Bureau of Public Procurement in Gusau.

Important Terms

Procurement fraud attracts criminal prosecution Single-source procurement requires Bureau approval Annual procurement plans are public documents

Official Resources

Website: https://www.zamfarastate.gov.ng Contact: Zamfara State Bureau of Public Procurement

Legal Framework

Enacted by Zamfara 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 Zamfara State Financial Regulations, the ICPC Act (which applies to all public officers), and the Zamfara State Appropriation Law. Aligns with Bureau of Public Procurement guidelines on procurement thresholds and procedures applicable to state governments.