Services - The Office of Procurement Regulation

Overview

• The Office of Procurement Regulation (OPR) is focused on ensuring proper procurement procedures in Trinidad and Tobago.
• Emphasizes principles of accountability, integrity, transparency, and value for money.

Key Areas of Focus

Who We Are

• Information on board members, organizational charts, financials, and reports.
• FOIA statements and contact details available.

Portals

• Procurement Depository: Centralized repository for procurement matters.
• Learning Management System: For educational resources related to procurement.
• Whistleblower Protection: Allows for reporting concerns securely.

Resources

• Legislative Framework: Provides the legal basis for procurement activities.
• Handbooks & Guidelines: Updated regularly for alignment with the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Property Act 2015.
• Compliance Assessment: Tools for ensuring adherence to guidelines.

Procurement

• Annual Schedule of Planned Procurement Activities: Overview of upcoming procurement plans.
• Procurement Notices and Contracts Awarded: Transparency in procurement processes.

Media Centre

• Public Information Campaigns and Newsletters: Engage and inform the public.
• Speeches & Public Appearances: Highlights from influential events.

Handbooks & Guidelines

• Updated documents ensure alignment with existing regulations.
• Include general guidelines, procedural forms, standard bidding documents, and model contracts.
• Available for download and include revision pages for easy reference.

Developing Handbooks

• Video guidance available for creating handbooks and special guidelines.
• Public bodies advised to utilize the most recent versions.

Principles and Values

• The OPR operates on principles of good governance, emphasizing accountability, integrity, transparency, and value for money.

Contact Information

• Office Locations:
  • Port of Spain, Trinidad
  • Crown Point, Tobago
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 1-868-627-4(OPR) or 1-868-226-4(OPR)

Additional Information

• The website uses cookies for enhanced user experience.
• Continuous updates to the handbooks and guidelines to reflect new regulatory changes.

This document acts as a guide to the services and resources provided by the Office of Procurement Regulation, outlining their commitment to effective public procurement practices.