BPP launches free procurement training portal to open govt contract market to MSMEs

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Federal Government has launched a free digital public procurement training programme to help micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) overcome knowledge gaps that have limited their participation in government contracts and access to a major market for business growth.
The initiative, launched on Tuesday by the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) with support from the World Bank, is designed to equip entrepreneurs with practical knowledge of government procurement procedures, from identifying contract opportunities and preparing competitive bids to delivering contracts and meeting performan...