Abstract:
This research assesses the adherence of procurement ethics on value for money. The study
mainly sought to examine procurement ethical standards and practices MMDAs adopt for the
procurement of works and how procurement ethics influence value for money in the
procurement of works at the MMDA’s. The study was conducted using mono quantitative
method with a structured questionnaire as the instrument employed to gather data from a total
of 84 respondents. The study adopted purposive sampling technique to come out with the
sample size. The target population constituted procurement, stores, finance, works, budget, and
Engineering departments.
The study findings reveal that the most significant determents of adherence to procurement
ethical practices is compliance with legal framework and enhancing the overall organizational
strategies of the local assemblies. Additionally, the findings indicate that, influence of
procurement ethical practices enhances stakeholders’ confidence. However, lack of
enforcement and resistant of staff identified to be the major challenges towards the
implementation of procurement ethical practices. Lastly, the study outcome shows procurement
officers are skilled and play crucial roles in ensuring that MMDAs deliver projects to
communities, resulting in value for money.
The study recommends that procurement officers and managers in the assemblies must
reinforce ethical procurement practices and provide periodic training for staffs to enhance their
understanding of the importance of ethical procurement and its impact on value for money in
project procurement at MMDAs
