Some of the functions of the board are

  • To facilitate strategic procurement by government agencies by setting the strategic direction of procurement practices across government;
  • To develop, issue and keep under review policies, principles and guidelines relating to the procurement operations of government agencies;
  • To develop, issue and keep under review standards for procurement by government agencies using electronic procurement systems;
  • To investigate and keep under review levels of compliance with the Board's procurement policies, principles, guidelines, standards and directions; and
  • To assist in the development and delivery of training and development courses and activities relevant to the procurement operations of government agencies.