An In-Depth Analysis of the Impact of Existing Government Procurement Policies on Project Execution: A Case Study of Public Procurement in Alberta, Canada

Abstract

The study sought to thoroughly analyse the impact of existing government procurement policies on project execution as regards public procurement in Alberta, Canada. A descriptive research design was adopted for the study. The location of the study was Alberta, Canada. The population consisted of procurement officials in Alberta. Purposive sampling technique was used to select a total of 12 respondents. Research instruments, (self-administered questionnaires) via email, Face to face and/ or zoom interviews with key stakeholders were used for the study. From executive management, management. Focus group discussions with procurement professionals. across ministries and project Managers. The data were analysed as interviews and focus group discussions, qualitative, thematic analysis and transcription. Cronbach’s alpha co-efficient was used to check internal consistency and reliability of the instrument. From the study it was concluded that the impacts of existing government procurement policies on the project are enormous. These include provision the organization has that will adhere to the relevant health and safety standards in every project, compliance with the terms and conditions of the Request for Proposal. One of the recommendations made from the study was that the project manager must be proactive, do due diligence early on with the project to lead as required including developing a progress review to track if indeed the project is meeting its intended delivery plan.