Manama: The Bahrain Tender Board organised an introductory workshop for spending entities on the roles and responsibilities of tender, auction, procurement, and internal sales committees. The workshop was attended by 95 chairpersons and members representing more than 50 ministries, authorities, and government companies subject to the Government Tenders, Auctions, Procurement, and Sales Law.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the workshop aimed to enhance awareness of committee responsibilities and strengthen technical and procedural readiness, as part of the Board’s ongoing programmes to improve the efficiency of the government procurement system.
Jamal Abdulaziz Al Alawi, Secretary General of the Tender Board, stated that the workshop is part of the Board’s efforts to raise compliance with the law and promote best practices in managing government purchasing and sales processes, ensuring transparency and integrity.
The workshop covered government tender procedures, the roles of internal committees, mechanisms for preparing and implementing tenders and auctions, bid evaluation processes, negotiation controls, and award decisions. A discussion session was also held to address participants’ inquiries and exchange expertise.