The National Treasury has directed all members of the public interested in trading with the government for the supply of goods and services to register on the Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) system by the end of June.
In a notice published on Wednesday, Cyrell Odede, the Treasury Principal Secretary in charge of Public Investments and Asset Management, revealed that the new system will require all consultants, contractors and suppliers trading with the national and county governments to register.
According to the PS, the rollout of the e-GP system is in line with President William Ruto's directive in his State of the Nation address on November 21, 2024 that the National Treasury should roll out the system by the first quarter of 2025. The system is set to launch on July 1.
The implementation and use of the e-GP system, according to the Treasury, will lead to reduced costs for goods, works and services, increased transparency in procurement processes and practices, and improved efficiency by minimising procurement cycle times. It is also expected to maximise value for money and enhance accountability.
The news system is also tipped to strengthen confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity in transactions between procuring entities and suppliers.
It will also streamline procurement procedures across government departments by standardising processes and practices, while also improving procurement information management to support better planning, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.
Suppliers, contractors, and consultants seeking to engage in government procurement have been urged to self-register on the e-GP portal as part of the government's transition to a fully digitised procurement system.
In the notice, all service providers were reminded that registration on the e-GP platform is a mandatory requirement for conducting business with government entities. The Treasury emphasised that beginning July 1, 2025, all public procurement will be carried out exclusively through the e-GP system.
To support users during the registration process, the Treasury has provided multiple assistance channels. Those facing challenges may contact the e-GP support team.
Suppliers within Nairobi can also visit the e-GP offices located on the 6th Floor, Room 622 at the Treasury Building on Harambee Avenue for in-person visits. Additionally, support desks are available at all Huduma Centres across the country during official working hours.
The Treasury urged all prospective government suppliers to act promptly and complete their registration ahead of the July 1st deadline to avoid disruption of service delivery or disqualification from public tenders.
