POLICY AND PROCUREMENT MANUAL

A Policy provides operational guidelines for procurement processes in federal government agencies. It targets procurement officers, contract teams, and suppliers. This ensures transparent and lawful procurement practices across Nigeria.

What Is This Policy?

A practical manual that translates the Public Procurement Act into operational procedures and guidelines for procurement officers in federal MDAs, covering every stage from planning through contract management.

Who Does It Target?

Procurement officers in federal MDAs Contract management teams BPP oversight officials Contractors and suppliers seeking to understand federal procurement procedures

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Ensure consistent, transparent, and lawful application of procurement rules across all federal government entities, reduce procurement errors, and empower procurement officers with practical guidance.

Key Features

Procurement Planning: Step-by-step guidance on preparing annual procurement plans aligned with budget appropriations. Threshold Tables: Clear tables showing which procurement method applies at each value threshold. Standard Documents: Templates for solicitation documents, evaluation criteria, and contract agreements. Contract Management: Guidance on monitoring contract performance, handling variations, and managing disputes.

Current Status

Rollout Stage: Active Coverage: All Federal Government MDAs Beneficiaries: Procurement officers; bidders; Nigerian taxpayers Funding: BPP operational budget

How to Access

Freely available to all federal procurement personnel Available for download on the BPP website Procurement training using this manual offered by BPP Application method: Download from https://www.bpp.gov.ng or request training from BPP.

Important Terms

The manual is subordinate to the Public Procurement Act; the Act prevails in cases of inconsistency Procurement officers are personally responsible for compliance The manual is updated periodically; always use the current edition

Official Resources

Website: https://www.bpp.gov.ng Contact: Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP)

Legal Framework

Operates under the Public Procurement Act 2007, the Bureau of Public Procurement regulations, the Financial Regulations, the Fiscal Responsibility Act 2007, and the Finance (Control and Management) Act 1958. Draws on OECD guidelines on public procurement and World Bank public financial management standards.