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| Agree | Neutral | Disagree |
| Challenges in the implementation of the Public Procurement Act | Freq. (%) | Freq. (%) | Freq. (%) |
| The Act is designed to be more controlling than facilitating the procurement process itself | 5 (4.76%) | 5 (4.76%) | 95 (90.48) |
| The Act does not allow for introduction of innovative techniques in the procurement process | 91 (86.67%) | 6 (5.71%) | 8 (7.62%) |
| The Act ensures that the cheapest service is obtained but not the best in terms of quality | 92 (87.62%) | 5 (4.76%) | 8 (7.62%) |
| The procurement process is very bureaucratic | 95 (90.48%) | 5 (4.76%) | 5 (4.76%) |
| There are technical difficulties in applying the Act in all aspects | 50 (47.62%) | 0 (0.00%) | 55 (52.38%) |
| Frequent changes in membership of tender board affect the procurement process | 44 (41.90%) | 30 (28.60%) | 31 (29.50%) |
| Limited logistics (computers, office space etc.) slows down the work of tender committee | 41 (39.00%) | 30 (29.00%) | 34 (32.00%) |
| Tender committee members do not have the requisite skills and training in the procurement process. | 90 (86.00%) | 0 (0.00%) | 15 (14.00%) |
| Tender committee members do not receive rewards for their services | 75 (71.42%) | 15 (14.29%) | 15 (14.29%) |
| External pressure to subvert the procurement process | 80 (76.19%) | 20 (19.05%) | 5 (4.76%) |
| Most suppliers and contractors do not look for adverts on procurement | 65 (61.90%) | 25 (23.81%) | 15 (14.29%) |
| The Act has made the procurement of goods and services very risky | 12 (11.43%) | 33 (31.43%) | 60 (57.14%) |
| Most suppliers and contractors cannot obtain the needed documents | 60 (57.14%) | 20 (19.05%) | 25 (23.81%) |