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    Factors influencing suppliers selection in procurement of goods in public organizations in Tanzania : A case of Kinondoni Municipality
    (Mzumbe University, 2014) Gatahwa, Nestory Celestine
    The objective of this study was to determine factors influencing supplier selection in the procurement of goods in public organizations in Tanzania a case of Kinondoni Municipal. The study used both qualitative and quantitative approaches in collecting data from the study sample. The sample size comprised of 33 respondents. Data were collected using interview, questionnaire and review of documental sources. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as percentages, frequencies and tables. The study revealed that Kinondoni Municipal used Request for Quotation as the main method of procurement of goods. Almost 70% of the respondents indicated that Request for Quotation is the common method used at Kinondoni Municipal in the procurement of the different types of goods. Concerning supplier evaluation and selection, the study revealed that 63.4% of the respondents indicated that supplier evaluation and selection base on lowest evaluated price. In relation to the factors that influence the selection of supplier in Kinondoni Municipal, the findings show that price is the main factor in supplier selection in Kinondoni Municipal. The main conclusion drawn from this study is that determinants of supplier selection in Kinondoni Municipal base on lowest evaluated price. In order to realize value for money in supplier evaluation and selection, it is recommended that Kinondoni Municipal should select the procurement method that encourage sufficient competition, tender evaluation process should be handled by professionals, evaluation report review to ensure fairness and adherence to PPA, supply selection should be an open and transparent process and lastly selection should involve all key departments in Kinondoni Municipal.