1. Explain the legislative changes to Jamaica’s Public Procurement Framework
2. Understand the impact of the 2025 amendments on the execution of procurement activities, with a focus on key provisions such as standstill notices, exempt goods and services, emergency and extreme urgency procedures, revised approval limits, and the levels of competition.
Course Duration: Participants will have 3 weeks to complete this self-paced course, from the date of commencement. The course is structured into five (5) modules.
Public Procurement Act and Regulations
Recent Legislative Changes
Video Summary- Public Procurement Admendment Act and Regulations, 2025
Quiz 1
Interpretation
Terminology
Terminology continues
Video Summary - Interpretation
Amendment to Procedure for the Procurement of Exempt Goods, Works and Services
Functions of the Office and Functions and Constitution of the Commission
Quiz 2
Participation in Public Procurement
Participate in Procurement Proceedings
Participate in Public Procurement Proceedings
Methods of Public Procurement and Levels of Competition
Video Summary- Procurement Method and Level of Competition
Use of Procurement Methods other than Open Competition
Restricted Competition
Section 25 extract- Single-source procurement
Video Summary- Use of Other Procurement other than Open Competition
Quiz 3
Framework Agreement
Video Summary - Framework Agreement
Cancellation of Procurement
Procurement Contract Approval Limit
Approval Limits
Approval of Contract Award and Issuance of Standstill Notice
Acceptance of Successful Bid
Video Summary- Issuance of Standstill
Right to Participate in Review Board Proceedings
Quiz 4
New Exempt Goods, Works and Services
New Exempt Goods, Works or Services
New Exempt Goods, Works or Services cont'd
Exempt Goods, Works and Services
Summary Video - New Exempt Goods, Works or Services
Amendment to the First Schedule Definitions
Emergency and Extreme Urgency
Emergency and Extreme Urgency
Emergency and Extreme Urgency
Emergency and Extreme Urgency
Summary Video - Emergency or Extreme Urgency
Guidance Note 2-2025 Procurement in Situations of Emergency or Extreme Urgency
Quiz 5
Amendment to the Procurement Regulation
Matters Relating to Single Source - Regulations 7
Competition Threshold - Regulations 8
Summary Video- Competition Threshold
Eligibility of Suppliers- Regulations 17
Eligibility of Suppliers
Amendment to the Procurement Regulation
Advance Payment and Security - Regulations 33
Video Summary -Advance Payment
Publications - Regulations 39
Video Summary -Third Schedule - Publication Timeline
Quiz 6
Transition Guide
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In 2025, the Public Procurement Law underwent significant amendments aimed at strengthening the integrity and efficiency of the procurement process. These changes were introduced to reinforce the principles of transparency, value for money, and fairness, which are fundamental to public sector procurement.
The Public Procurement (Amendment) Act, 2025 – Effective March 27, 2025
Public Procurement (Amendment) Regulations, 2025 – Effective July 7, 2025
The Public Procurement (Competition Thresholds) Order, 2025 – Effective May 16, 2025.
Learn about the latest developments, key initiatives, and how the modernization impacts public procurement processes nationwide. Whether you're a procurement professional, supplier, or interested citizen, this reform is shaping the future of how public goods and services are acquired.
