WELCOME TO THE PROCUREMENT UNIT OF KASESE DISTRICT LOCAL GOVERNMENT .
The Procurement Unit plays a critical role in ensuring efficient, transparent, and non-discriminatory procurement processes in the district.
Our key responsibilities
Promoting Economy and Efficiency: Ensuring procurement processes are cost-effective and efficient to obtain value for money.
Fair and Transparent Procurement: Conducting public procurement in a fair, transparent, and non-discriminatory manner.
Creating a Sound Business Climate: Contributing to a favorable business environment in Uganda.
Enhancing Decentralization: Supporting the decentralization policy by enabling local governments to plan and execute their programs effectively.
Procurement Planning: Developing comprehensive procurement plans to guide the procurement process.
Value for Money: Ensuring that procurement decisions deliver value for money and support effective service delivery.
Our Key Activities
Preparing Procurement Plans: Developing plans that outline procurement needs and priorities.
Executing Procurement Activities: Carrying out procurement processes in accordance with plans and regulations.
Monitoring and Evaluation: Tracking procurement progress and evaluating effectiveness.
Market Analysis: Conducting market surveys to inform procurement decisions.
We have a functional District Procurement and Disposal Committee (PDAC) which we work with to conduct and a fair and transparent procurement process.
The District Procurement and Disposal Committee (PDAC) plays a critical role in ensuring that procurement processes are conducted in a fair, transparent, and efficient manner. Below are the composition and roles of the PDAC:
Composition
The PDAC consists of at least five members, including:
Chairperson: Typically the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) or a senior officer designated by the CAO.
Secretary: The Procurement Officer or a designated officer responsible for coordinating procurement activities.
Members: Representatives from various departments, including finance, Works, Planing and user departments.
Roles
The PDAC’s key roles include:
Advising the Accounting Officer: Providing recommendations on procurement and disposal matters.
Evaluating Bids: Evaluating bids and proposals to determine the best evaluated bidder.
Contract Award: Recommending contract awards to the Accounting Officer.
Ensuring Compliance: Ensuring that procurement processes comply with relevant laws, regulations, and policies.
Providing Guidance: Providing guidance on procurement and disposal procedures to stakeholders.
The PDAC plays a crucial role in ensuring that procurement processes are conducted in a fair, transparent, and efficient manner, and that value for money is achieved in procurement decisions.
Contact Us
For more information on the PDAC or procurement processes, please visit our office in Rukoki at the district headquarters or contact us on 0782397759 .
We are committed to transparency and accountability in our procurement practices.
