SME(Small and Medium Enterprises) Increased Procuremnet Participation Guidelines (RSBoPP)
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GOVERNMENT OF RIVERS STATE OF NIGERIA
Bureau on Public Procurement
GUIDELINES TO INCREASE SME’s PARTICIPATION IN CONTRACT AWARDED BY THE RIVERS STATE GOVERNMENT
- INTRODUCTION OR PREAMBLE:
The purpose of this guideline is to address the challenges that Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) face in participating and winning contracts awarded by the Rivers State government by providing solutions to how such challenges/barriers can be overcome by SMEs not only to participate in such contracts but also to be able to submit responsive bids that will lead to award of contracts in the state.
SMEs represent an increasing important sector of any economy and can be key drivers of its economic growth and employment. As a result of this, it is necessary to encourage and facilitate their participation in public procurement procedures subject...