OPPP
What is the name of the new CPPPO?
Jovell Barrett
Name the piece of legislation that provides the primary legal framework for public procurement in Jamaica?
The Public Procurement Act, 2015, as amended.
What does PRS stand for?
Procurement Reporting System or Procurement Performance Reporting System
True or False, Suppliers are still required to use Java via GOJEP 2.0?
False. Java is no longer required.
What types of procurement transactions are covered under the emergency or extreme urgency provisions?
Goods, works, and services required during a situation of emergency or extreme urgency.
Name two sub-portfolios or functional areas within the OPPP.
E-Services, Advisory Services, Training and Professional Development, Policy Development.
Which Order introduced the updated procurement thresholds used in public procurement?
The Competition Threshold Orders, 2025.
How often should PRS reports be submitted?
Monthly
True or False, The integration of GOJEP 2.0 and PEDMS will improve efficiency and effectiveness in the approval process? (T/F)
True
Before emergency procurement procedures are used, who must approve their use?
The use of emergency procurement procedures must be approved by the Head of the Procuring Entity
Which OPPP function is responsible for helping users with GOJEP and PRS technical issues?
E-Services.
The inclusion of levels of competition was introduced in 2025 procurement amendments. What are the three levels of competition?
Open National Competitions, Open International Competitions, Restricted Competition
Individual procurement transactions above what value should be recorded in the Transactions Database sheet?
J$500,000.
True or False. Three (3) major GOJEP enhancements that will be introduced in this rollout phase are Removal of Java, Expansion of procurement methods and levels of competition and Contract Award Certificate.
Within what period must a procuring entity publish notice of an awarded emergency contract?
Within 30 days after the emergency contract was awarded, via GOJEP
Under which section of the Public Procurement Act is the OPPP mandated to issue administrative guidance, directives, guidelines, instructions, technical notes, or manuals?
Section 7 of the Public Procurement Act.
What is the maximum value for single-source procurement for works?
J$5 million
What should entities avoid including when entering monetary figures in the PRS template?
Entities should not include “J$” or “JMD” when entering figures.
Name two (2) benefits of GOJEP 2.0.
Improved transparency, efficiency, increased compliance, easier participation from suppliers, faster contract closeout etc.
What key information must be included when publishing notice of an emergency contract?
The notice must identify the emergency contract awarded, name the contractor, state the date of award, state the value of the contract, and specify the circumstances of emergency or extreme urgency that justified the award
Why is accurate procurement data reporting important to the OPPP?
It helps the OPPP make data-driven decisions, monitor performance, identify trends or issues, track key performance indicators, and support continuous improvement..
Under the amended Act, the position of the standstill is shifted at the approval of contract stage. At what point is the standstill notice issued.
After receiving approval or endorsement of the PPC.
What period should the PRS LITE tab reflect?
Only the month or months being reported along with the spend.
How many calendar days does a supplier have to complete the “Reply to Contract Award” task before the system automatically accepts the offer on their behalf?
Seven(7) calendar days
What reporting requirement applies to emergency contracts?
Emergency contracts must be reported to the Integrity Commission on the Quarterly Contract Award report, the MOFPS PRS report and be published through the GOJEP Portal.