Para 4 - Procurement Transparency | KartavyaDesk
Original Rule Text
“Information relating to procurement made by public authorities including publication of notice/tender enquiries, corrigenda thereon, and details of bid awards detailing the name of the Vendor/ Contractor of goods/services being procured or the works contracts entered or any such combination of these and the rate and total amount at which such procurement or works contract is to be done should be disclosed. All information disclosable as per Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure’s O.M. No 10/1/2011-PPC dated 30th November, 201122 (and 05th March 201223) on Mandatory Publication of Tender Enquiries on the Central Public Procurement Portal and O.M. No. 10/3/2012- PPC dated 09th January 2014 on implementation of comprehensive end-to-end eprocurement should be disclosed under Section 4 of the Right to Information Act.
What This Means
Para 4 of the Manual for Procurement of Consultancy Services emphasizes transparency in government procurement. It essentially mandates that all public authorities must publicly disclose information related to their procurement activities. This includes publishing notices for tenders, any changes to those notices (corrigenda), and details about who won the bid (the vendor/contractor). The information must also include what goods or services are being procured, the contract amount, and the total cost of the project.
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Key Points
- •Mandatory disclosure of procurement information by public authorities.
- •Information includes tender notices, corrigenda, and bid award details.
- •Disclosure must include vendor/contractor name, goods/services procured, and contract amount.
- •Compliance with Ministry of Finance O.M. No 10/1/2011-PPC, 10/3/2012- PPC, and Section 4 of the Right to Information Act is required.
- •Focus on transparency and accountability in government spending.
Practical Example
The Ministry of Urban Development is seeking a consultant to develop a smart city plan for Ayodhya. They publish a tender notice on the Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP). Later, they issue a corrigendum extending the deadline. After evaluating the bids, they award the contract to 'Visionary Planners Pvt. Ltd.' for ₹50,00,000. Para 4 requires the Ministry to disclose all this information: the initial tender notice, the corrigendum, the name of Visionary Planners Pvt. Ltd., the scope of work (smart city plan), and the contract amount of ₹50,00,000 on their website and the CPPP. This allows the public to see how taxpayer money is being spent.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Test Your Knowledge
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According to Para 4 of the Manual for Procurement of Consultancy Services, which of the following information MUST be disclosed by public authorities regarding procurement?
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