144   Objectives of Board

The objectives of the Board are as follows:

(a)  to develop and implement a Government-wide strategic approach to procurement,

(b)  to ensure best value for money in the procurement of goods and services by and for government agencies,

(c)  to improve competition and facilitate access to Government procurement business by the private sector, especially by small and medium enterprises and regional enterprises,

(d)  to reduce administrative costs for government agencies associated with procurement,

(e)  to simplify procurement processes while ensuring probity and fairness.