Procurement Policies Support — Ministry of Finance, Samoa

What it does

The MOF page lists Procurement Policies Support under the Aid Coordination & Management division. It states the unit advises implementing agencies on donor procurement policies and requirements, informs donors about national procurement policies, represents MOF in project procurement evaluation committees, ensures procurement compliance per agreements, delivers training, and shares procurement guidelines ([1]).

Distinction from the Government Tenders Board

The site presents this unit as an operational, advisory and capacity‑building function within MOF rather than as a ministerial governance body. The Office of the Minister separately lists 'Tender's Board' among the Minister’s responsibilities; that listing does not describe Procurement Policies Support as a decision‑making board ([2]).

Practical consequence for suppliers

Suppliers should treat Procurement Policies Support as MOF’s advisory and compliance resource for donor‑funded and national projects, not as the contracting authority. The page indicates the unit supports capacity building, shares guidelines and can appear on evaluation committees, so its involvement may influence how implementing agencies design and run procurements ([1]).