The Influence of Procurement Planning Assessment on Public Procurement Performance in Tanzania: A Case of Parastatal Organizations in Dodoma

Abstract

This study investigated the influence of procurement planning assessment on procurement performance in Parastatal organizations in Dodoma, Tanzania. The study was conducted in Dodoma, chosen due to persistent suboptimal procurement performance trends indicated in the 2021 CAG Report. The theories guiding the study were the resource-based view and compliance performance reform cycle model. A mixed-methods approach was employed in the study. The research design adopted was a cross-sectional survey. Simple random and purposive sampling were utilized, the study involved a sample size of 134 respondents in the study area. Quantitative data were collected through questionnaires and qualitative data was collected through interviews Data analysis of the proposed study used is descriptive analysis and inferential statistics using regression analysis to analyze the quantitative data. While qualitative data analyzed using thematic analysis technique. The findings revealed significant positive relationships between procurement planning assessment and procurement performance. This implied that the study underscored the importance of procurement planning assessment in enhancing procurement performance within Parastatal organizations. The findings suggested the need for policymakers and organizational leaders to prioritize strategic procurement planning assessment to optimize procurement processesThe study recommended the establishment of structured processes for planning, implementation, and evaluation of strategic procurement planning practices.