In an unprecedented partnership, Tenece Professional Services collaborated with Nextenders (PVT) India to design, develop, and implement an innovative eGovernment procurement (eGP) system for the Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (PRAZ). Delivered within 6 months (global average is 25months), the fastest eGP deployment on record in Africa, this groundbreaking project was officially launched in person on the 23rd of October 2023, by His Excellency, President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe, in the company of other esteemed government officials.
At the historic event, the President of Zimbabwe and his team showcased the system’s capabilities by electronically opening an encrypted bid on the new platform. This milestone demonstrated the government’s deliberate pursuit of technological advancement and, highlights its commitment to modernizing procurement processes within the country. The project has redefined Zimbabwe’s procurement landscape, harnessing the power of technology to streamline processes, enhance transparency, and improve access for suppliers and contractors alike, both local, and foreign. This digital transformation initiative is indeed a quantum leap towards a more equitable, inclusive, and competitive procurement environment.
The eGovernment Procurement system by Tenece Professional Services and Nextenders offers a plethora of features that revolutionizes the procurement landscape in Zimbabwe, including:
- E-REGISTRATION (Supplier Registration): Streamlining the supplier registration process, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
- E-TENDERING: Facilitating a seamless and transparent tendering process accessible through the digital platform.
- PROCURING ENTITY REGISTRATION: Simplifying registration for procuring entities, enhancing overall procurement management.
- PROCUREMENT PLANS & BUDGETS: Providing a robust system for creating, managing, and tracking procurement plans and budgets.
- E-AWARDING (including e-Evaluation): Introducing an electronic awarding process for increased transparency and fair evaluations.
- STANDARD DOCUMENTS & TEMPLATES: Offering standardized documents and templates to ensure consistency and compliance across processes.
- E-DISPUTES (Complaints): Implementing an electronic dispute resolution mechanism to address complaints efficiently.
- E-AUCTIONING (Disposal of Assets): Enabling electronic auctioning for the efficient disposal of assets in a secure and transparent manner.
- BID ENCRYPTION: Incorporating bid encryption to safeguard the integrity and confidentiality of the bidding process.
With enhanced transparency, efficiency, and accessibility, the system fosters fair competition, reduce bureaucracy, and propels the country’s procurement sector into a new era. Tenece is very proud to lead this landmark achievement and commends Zimbabwe for the privilege.
The swiftness and success of this project underscores the unwavering dedication of both teams, notably led by Emmanuel Madubuike, the Executive Director of Government & Multilateral Agencies at Tenece, and Tapan Mehta, the CEO of Nextenders.
