Participation of Special Groups on Tendering Process to Public Institutions in Dodoma City.

Abstract

This study was conducted to assess the participation of special group on tendering process in Dodoma City. A cross-section research design was used, respondents were 71 obtained through purposive sampling on which 61 were members of special groups and 10 were head and senior officers of procurement in procuring Entities in Dodoma City. Data collection methods included questionnaire and interview and were analyzed using descriptive statistics and correlation analysis. It was found that the special groups have inadequate awareness of scheme hence unsatisfactory participation in procurement opportunities. Furthermore, it was found that there is a negative relationship between awareness of special groups and participation in tendering process. The less awareness within special group lead to decrease opportunity for them to participate in the tendering process. Therefore, awareness of special group preference scheme is important aspects that influence the special group to participate in the tendering process in public institutions.