Procurement

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PROCUREMENT

Transparent and Accountable Use of Public Resources

Procurement at the Commission is managed under the Department of Administration, Human Resources, Finance & Procurement.

The Commission recognises that procurement is a public trust and must be conducted with the highest standards of integrity.

PRINCIPLES GOVERNING PROCUREMENT

All procurement activities are guided by:

  • Transparency – Clear and open processes
  • Fair competition – Equal opportunity for all eligible vendors
  • Value for money – Efficient use of resources
  • Accountability – Clear documentation and audit trails
  • Integrity – Zero tolerance for corruption

PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Procurement opportunities may include:

  • Goods and supplies
  • Consultancy services
  • Training and capacity-building services
  • Construction and facilities services
  • ICT and digital solutions

All opportunities are advertised publicly.

PROCUREMENT PROCESS OVERVIEW

The Commission follows a standard procurement process:

  1. Procurement planning
  2. Public advertisement of tenders
  3. Bid submission
  4. Evaluation by a designated committee
  5. Contract award
  6. Publication of results

VENDOR REGISTRATION

Suppliers and service providers may be required to:

  • Register as approved vendors
  • Submit legal and tax documentation
  • Demonstrate technical and financial capacity

Vendor registration does not guarantee contract award.

PUBLICATION OF PROCUREMENT INFORMATION

To ensure transparency, the Commission publishes:

  • Annual procurement plans
  • Open tenders
  • Contract award notices

This information is available to the public through the website.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST & ANTI-CORRUPTION MEASURES

The Commission enforces strict measures to:

  • Prevent conflicts of interest
  • Detect and address corruption
  • Protect whistle-blowers

Any attempt to improperly influence procurement or recruitment is prohibited.

ACCESSIBILITY & INCLUSION

Career and procurement information is:

  • Publicly accessible
  • Written in clear language
  • Available in Somali (default), with Arabic and English where possible

The Commission encourages participation from:

  • Women
  • Youth
  • Persons with disabilities
  • Minority communities