PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has decided to conduct a comprehensive review of all ongoing procurements and contracts across provincial departments.
In this regard, the Office of the Chief Secretary, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, has issued a formal letter to all administrative secretaries and heads of subordinate departments, directing them to review ongoing procurement processes.
According to the letter, all administrative and attached departments have been instructed to examine ongoing purchases of goods, civil works, and services. The review aims to ensure that all procurements and contracts are justified, necessary, aligned with departmental priorities, and fully compliant with applicable rules and regulations.
The letter states that the review will cover all stages of the procurement process, including the initiation of tenders, evaluation, and award of contracts.
Each case will be assessed on the basis of procurement needs, availability of funds, compliance with legal requirements, transparency, financial efficiency, and public interest. Further decisions will be made in light of the findings of the review.
The Office of the Chief Secretary has also directed all administrative secretaries to ensure implementation of the review process across their respective departments, directorates, divisional offices, and district offices.
