Public Procurement Act No. 7 of 2021. Country/Territory Bahamas Document type Legislation Date 2021 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for the framework and procedures for the public procurement of goods, works and services; to establish a Public Procurement Department; to promote transparency and integrity in public procurement and for connected matters. Subject Environment gen., General Keyword Framework law Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Contract/agreement Court/tribunal Fraud Institution Offences/penalties Procedural matters EIA Protection of environment Geographical area Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States Entry into force notes This Act shall come into force on such date as the Minister may appoint by notice published in the Gazette. Abstract This Act lays down provisions on the establishment and functions of the Public Procurement Department; appointment and functions of the Chief Procurement Officer; funds, revenue and resources of the Department; establishment, duties and powers of the Public Procurement Board; functions of procuring entities and units; functions and powers of tender committees; procurement planning and methods; establishment of Procurement Review Tribunal; procedures for complaints; appeal to the Tribunal; debartment procedures; recording of the procurement and the management of the procurement contract; and offences and penalties. Full text English Website www.bahamas.gov.bs References - Legislation Amends Local Government Act, 1996 (Cap. 37). Legislation | Bahamas | 1996 (2008) Keyword: Agricultural development, Institution, Waste disposal, Well sinking/boreholes, Groundwater Source: FAO, FAOLEX