Despite the considerable impact that public procurement has on the country’s GDP, many SMEs and entrepreneurs struggle to understand the foundation of how this sector actually works.

Scale has been shortlisted into the final stage of this year’s MIT Solve Global Challenge under the Good Jobs & Inclusive Entrepreneurship category.

The first question you need to ask yourself before starting to bid for government tenders in Kenya is, “Am I legally eligible to bid for tenders?”

Can you imagine losing a tender worth millions just because you didn’t stamp or sign the tender documents as requested in the mandatory requirements?

Bid securities should be from a reputable bank, insurance company (approved by PPRA) or in the form of cash or letter of credit. Here is the latest list of all approved tender/bid security providers as provided by PPRA.