Procurement Advisory Projects
Transforming Procurement Through Strategic Project Delivery
Driving cost-efficiency, transparency, and sustainability across global procurement landscapes.
At GBPG, we bring unparalleled procurement expertise to deliver high-impact projects that optimize value for money and improve service delivery. Our work spans complex assignments in diverse regions, supporting governments and institutions to implement strategic procurement reforms with measurable outcomes.
Procurement Reform Projects Delivered Across the Globe
Public Procurement Reforms
Support to national procurement strategies including legal and institutional frameworks.
e-GP Implementations
Setup of e-GP systems, capacity development, and change management.
Value for Money Assurance
Reviews of procurement systems, spending efficiency, and sustainability assurance.
Capacity Building Initiatives
Training, institutional development, and capacity assessments for procurement staff.
Optimization Roadmap & Implementation Plan
Strategic Path to Value – Build actionable short- and long-term plans focused on sustainability and value-for-money.
Capacity Building & Training
Past Projects
Supply Chain Sustainability and Regulatory Compliance
Assisted United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) in simplifying complex international supply chain legislation affecting export-oriented industries in developing and industrialising economies. The work included mapping and analysing more than 30 key international regulatory frameworks, including the EU Green Deal, Net Zero Industry Act, and Modern Slavery legislation. The assignment contributed to the development of the “Supply Chain Legislation Navigator,” a digital platform translating ESG, sustainability, and ethical sourcing regulations into practical compliance guidance for governments, exporters, and private sector stakeholders.
Agri-Food Industrial Park and Resilient Economic Development
Acted as advisor on procurement and institutional arrangements for the Agri-Food Industrial Park initiative under the CAPRED programme in Cambodia. Supported the development of developer selection procedures, evaluation criteria, and implementation frameworks aligned with Cambodian legislation, international best practices, and donor requirements. The assignment also included drafting complex procurement documents, engaging with ministerial and external stakeholders, and providing technical guidance and capacity building to government and technical counterparts.
Procurement Implementation under EU PRAG Rules
Provided legal procurement advice and technical assistance to the IGAD Promoting Peace & Stability in the Horn of Africa Region project team, ensuring adherence to EU PRAG procurement regulations. Supported capacity-building initiatives by guiding IGAD staff on procurement processes to align with EU requirements and international standards, delivering targeted feedback and legal recommendations. Advised IGAD leadership, including Heads of Programmes, and communicated key observations to the ADA Procurement and Finance Compliance Officers, contributing to improved compliance and operational efficiency in procurement activities.
Regulatory Reform for International Organizations
Conducted comprehensive reviews of procurement manuals, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and institutional procurement processes for several international organisations, including the International Criminal Court (ICC), the Global Centre for Adaptation, the Centre for Reproductive Rights, the European Spallation Source (ESS), and UNRWA. The work assessed compliance, effectiveness, and internal alignment of procurement frameworks with organisational policies and international best practices. Based on these reviews, prepared assessment and recommendations reports proposing improvements to governance structures, organisation of the procurement function, and the efficiency and consistency of procurement operations.
Procurement Policy Innovation
Authored a high-level policy paper exploring the potential of e-procurement to optimize public procurement processes, enhance efficiency, and improve overall effectiveness. Led innovative, policy-oriented research focused on leveraging e-procurement to generate value-added economic benefits and streamline both business and administrative operations, with a particular emphasis on e-GP Public Procurement within the Commonwealth. This initiative culminated in a data-driven policy paper presenting actionable insights and strategic recommendations to maximize the benefits of e-procurement technologies.
Capacity Strengthening Of Procurement Operations
Expert advisory services were provided to implement a 50% increase in operational and programmatic surge in the Mines Advisory Group’s Sri Lanka country office. This involved the operationalization of a revised procurement strategic plan providing for alignment and development with key counterparts in Sri Lankan industry and Government and the creation of a consolidated procurement plan. Procurement capacity was reinforced and strengthened through modular instructional programs for key staff and delivering customized training.
E- Procurement Systems For EBRD Technical Cooperation Projects
Funded by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), this assignment provided legal and contractual systems expertise to both state-owned and private sector enterprises, aiming to enhance the participation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in public tenders for EBRD technical cooperation projects in Jordan and Tunisia. The primary goal was to facilitate the familiarization and adoption of electronic procurement systems, processes, regulations, and tools. To achieve this, capacity-building activities included workshops and training sessions that showcased best practices to procuring entities and SMEs. A significant emphasis was placed on training programs tailored for women-led SMEs interested in electronic bidding. These initiatives aimed to increase awareness of gender-responsive procurement, elevate the visibility of women entrepreneurs among procuring entities, and empower women to engage effectively in the public procurement process.
Procurement Optimization
Global Best Practice Group’s expert was engaged by the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), a prominent international humanitarian agency to optimize their existing procedures and enhance procurement control systems and accountability within the procurement function. The expert conducted a thorough situational analysis and comprehensive review of all procurement rules and practices across NRC’s Middle East region, which included eight regional offices. This extensive assessment identified key areas for improvement and led to the development of revised procedures aimed at streamlining operations. The new procedures were designed to empower NRC to make informed strategic decisions that significantly improved both cost-efficiency and the overall impact of its supply chain management. By implementing these optimized processes, the NRC was better positioned to ensure accountability, enhance oversight mechanisms, and ultimately improve its capacity to deliver vital assistance to refugees in the region, thereby strengthening its operational effectiveness in addressing humanitarian needs.
