1Dr. David Ackah PhD, 2Emmanuel Ackah, 3Makafui R. Agboyi, 4Hanson Obiri-Yeboah
1Golden Sunbeam International College of Science & Technology, 2Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology, 3Accra Polytechnic – Department of Purchasing & Supply, 4Accra Polytechnic – Department of Purchasing & Supply
Abstract
The study attempted to examine the effectiveness of using Competitive Tendering in the procurement of computers and accessories using Accra Polytechnic as a case study. The study therefore aimed to further examine how effective competitive tendering could help address the problems of time wasting, transparency and corruption in order to ensure supplier security, ensure that the best quality goods are supplied and also prevent any delay in the procurement of computers and accessories in Accra Polytechnic. The study focused on the procurement division of Accra Polytechnic. To achieve the objectives of the study, questionnaires and one-on-one interview were used. Competitive tendering has been found to be a better approach to address the waste in the procurement of computers and accessories. It has been found to save cost and also reduce cost in along the entire supply chain. Even though competitive tendering has helped in the achievement of the above listed goals, there are still a few challenges. According to our research, most of the respondents when asked about how effective the use of competitive tendering is in the procurement of computers and accessories in Accra Polytechnic, most of them responded in the affirmative but still acknowledged some few challenges facing the procurement division. Some of which were delay in the release of funds among other things.
Keyword: Procurement, Tendering, Procuring Computer & Accessories
