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Procurement for Borrowers
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Borrower-Led Procurement, Bank-Backed Assurance

Borrowers are government clients of the World Bank that receive financing for public sector development projects. Borrowers are responsible for managing the procurement process, which includes planning, tendering, contract management, and monitoring. To support successful project delivery, the World Bank provides guidance and support throughout the procurement process and ensures compliance with the World Bank’s Procurement Framework.
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SUMMARY OF THE BORROWER JOURNEY
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Develop Strategy

Assess the market, operating environment, and project-specific risks. Determine a fit-for-purpose procurement strategy (Project Procurement Strategy for Development, or PPSD).

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Create Plan

Prepare a detailed plan of the procurement process and schedule activities, including early market engagement.

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Invite Offers

Publish Bidding Documents and invite offers from the market. Answer any questions from bidders in a fair and transparent manner.

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Receive Offers

Receive offers. Reject any late offers. Publicly open offers and record contents. Keep a record of the process for audit purposes.

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Evaluate Offers

Assess offers based on the published evaluation criteria. Use qualitative (or rated) criteria for all international procurements, applying specific weightings according to risk and value. Determine the most advantageous Bid/Proposal.

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Award Contract

Issue Notice of Intention to Award the Contract. During the Standstill Period, address queries and any complaints. Award contract and publish Contract Award Notice.

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Manage Contract

Finalize Contract Management Plan and implement monitoring, evaluation, and payment systems. Ensure both parties meet their obligations.

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PROCUREMENT FRAMEWORK
FOR BORROWERS
Borrowers’  Project Procurement Strategy for Development (PPSD) is the primary procurement planning instrument; it describes how procurement will support the project’s development objectives and deliver value for money. Developing the PPSD in collaboration with the World Bank is part of the preparation process for an investment project.
Learn More
https://thedocs.worldbank.org/en/doc/e99aed3c28427649352bb8715183b28b-0290012025/original/PPSD-Procurement-Guidance-Feb-25-WEB.pdf
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MANAGE THE PROCESS
WITH STEP
Systematic Tracking of Exchanges in Procurement (STEP)
Borrowers plan, record, and track key stages of the procurement process via the Systematic Tracking of Exchanges in Procurement system, or STEP. This online tool streamlines and automates some stages of the procurement process and enables monitoring and reporting.
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STEP Secure Login for Borrowers
https://step.worldbank.org/
Instructions
https://thedocs.worldbank.org/en/doc/a26c899c0fa04295d6a79e43e1d446bc-0290032022/original/Q-A-on-New-Contract-Management-Module-for-Borrowers.pdf
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BORROWER RESOURCES

All Resources
Project Procurement Strategy for Development (PPSD)
https://thedocs.worldbank.org/en/doc/ae0f8a5bf130bce9c3bf23f088a6c3a9-0290012024/original/PPSD-Procurement-Guidance-FINAL-Aug-24-WEB.pdf
Procurement Regulations
https://thedocs.worldbank.org/en/doc/6c0602876d68949e80820507d90a14ed-0290012023/original/Procurement-Regulations-September-2023.pdf
A Beginners Guide for Borrowers
https://thedocs.worldbank.org/en/doc/caf6a3f677305292d799dbe55fd83bfe-0290012023/original/PROCUREMENT-Beginners-Guide-to-IPF-WEB-VERSION-Nov-2023.pdf
A Beginners Guide for Borrowers
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