The influence of supplier capability on the public procurement and disposal of public assets act

Abstract

This study sought to examine the influence of supplier capability on Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets (PPDPA) in Zimbabwe. The research adopted a mixed method approach which was both TXDQWLWDWLYH DQG TXDOLWDWLYH WR FDUU\ RXW D VXUYH\ ZLWK =LPEDEZH¶V 6WDWH-owned enterprises. Two hundred and five respondents from the Procurement, Finance, Administration, Information and Communication Technology departments were interviewed using structured, semi-structured questionnaires and a semistructured interview guide. Data analysis was done using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences Version (SPSS) 20 and Amos version 25. The study revealed that strengthening supplier capability would minimise procurement costs and enhance value for money in the public service delivery system.