UEW Advances Digital Procurement Agenda with Practical GHANEPS Training
The University of Education, Winneba (UEW) advanced its commitment to transparent and efficient procurement with a practical, technology-driven training on day two of its four-day capacity-building programme for management and procurement staff.
Held on Tuesday, 14th April 2026, at the North Campus Mini-Conference Room and organised with the Public Procurement Authority (PPA), the session focused on operationalising the Ghana Electronic Procurement System (GHANEPS).
Facilitated by Mr. Tanko Aminu, PPA’s Western Zonal Coordinator, the training introduced participants to system navigation, electronic tendering and the integration of procurement planning into a fully digital environment. He positioned GHANEPS, launched in 2019 as a major step in Ghana’s public financial management reforms, aimed at enhancing transparency, reducing human interference and improving efficiency.
Through live demonstrations, participants engaged with the full procurement cycle—from planning and tender publication to bid submission, evaluation and contract award—within a web-based environment accessible from anywhere.
A central feature of the session was the electronic procurement cycle, beginning with the preparation and uploading of annual procurement plans before any activity can commence, reinforcing the link between planning and execution. Participants explored key system functions, including supplier registration, automated notifications, secure bid submission, real-time data tracking and report generation, all of which strengthen accountability and allow procurement officers to monitor timelines and expenditure patterns.
Mr. Aminu highlighted the system’s safeguards such as deadlines, controlled submissions and automated tender opening which eliminate delays and administrative bottlenecks while protecting process integrity.
The session also addressed practical concerns, including internet connectivity, supplier readiness and limited digital literacy. In response, he emphasised continuous capacity building, stakeholder engagement and the potential for job creation to support less digitally skilled suppliers. He assured participants of the platform’s security and flexibility to extend deadlines within the legal framework when technical challenges arise. The hands-on format required participants to work directly on their laptops, bridging theory and practice.
The training forms part of UEW’s broader strategy to strengthen institutional systems, promote accountability and align with national digital transformation efforts with subsequent sessions focusing on advanced competencies to support full integration of electronic procurement into daily operations.
