Practice Area
Public Finance Management (Public Procurement)
We help governments and institutions design, modernize, and enforce world‑class PFM systems— from drafting and passage of laws to compliance audits and implementation support. Our team blends deep statutory expertise with hands‑on implementation across national and sub‑national contexts.
What We Do
Our public finance management (PFM) practice spans full‑cycle advisory: legal system analysis, development of new laws, support to legislatures for passage, institutional set‑up, regulatory drafting, capacity building, and oversight. We also act for market participants—supporting bidders on major procurements and representing unsatisfied bidders seeking redress
Quick Highlights
Development of PFM and procurement frameworks
Building regulatory tools: SBDs, financial instructions, templates
Undertaking post‑procurement compliance audits
Capacity assessments and improvement strategies
Core Capabilities
PFM Legal System Analysis
- Gap assessments vs. international best practice
- Stakeholder mapping & consultations
- Implementation roadmaps with priorities
Drafting & Passage of New Laws
- Drafting of PFM and procurement statutes
- Support to national & sub‑national legislatures
- Transitional & savings provisions
Procurement Regulations & Toolkits
- Comprehensive regulations & guidelines
- Standard bidding documents (SBDs)
- Model contracts & instructions
Institutional Capacity Building
- Training for regulators and entities
- Compliance systems & performance metrics
- Change management & stakeholder onboarding
Post‑Procurement Audits
- Process & documentation reviews
- Award decision scrutiny & VfM analysis
- Contract management evaluation
Bidder Support & Redress
- Major bid strategy & compliance
- Clarifications & negotiation support
- Representation for unsatisfied bidders
Institutional Development & Regulation
We help establish and strengthen PFM institutions—including independent procurement regulatory bodies—by creating enabling regulations, standard operating procedures, compliance systems, and practical toolkits for both regulators and market participants
- Suites of standard bidding documents (goods, works, services)
- Financial instructions & manuals aligned to PFM laws
- Compliance monitoring frameworks and metrics
- Organizational capacity assessments & roadmaps
Post‑Procurement Compliance Audits
We evaluate procurement systems for both compliance and effectiveness—reviewing processes, documentation, award decisions, and contract management. Findings translate into actionable improvement plans for procuring entities and oversight bodies.
Coverage
National &
Sub-national
Focus
Compliance &
Value-for-Money
PFM Legal Scope
Fiscal Responsibility Laws
Public Procurement Laws
Revenue Laws
Debt Management Regimes
Audit Law & Institutions
Related PFM Frameworks
Trusted by Development Partners
We have worked directly with governments and through projects supported by development institutions including UNDP, the World Bank, the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (formerly DFID), USAID, and others.
Advisory for Bidders
We support bidders through the lifecycle of major procurements—eligibility, strategy, bid documentation, clarifications, and negotiations. Where necessary, we represent unsatisfied bidders in seeking administrative or judicial redress.
Major Bids
Bid Challenges
Negotiations
Contract Management
How We Help
Foreign & local oil companies
Private & publicly quoted companies
Oilfield service providers
Investors & energy developers
Ready to strengthen your PFM and procurement systems?
Speak to our specialists about laws, regulations, audits, or bid support.
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