The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets (PPDA) Authority is the regulator of the public procurement and disposal system in Uganda as established by the PPDA Act, Cap 205. The Act was amended in 2021 to promote the participation of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities in public procurement so as to implement the Country's commitment to gender equality and inclusiveness in government programmes.

The PPDA issued and is enforcing the implementation of reservation schemes guidelines on the promotion of the participation of registered associations of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities in public procurement.

All government Procuring and Disposing Entities (PDEs) reserve atleast 15% of their annual procurement budget for these enterprises with the aim of improving livelihoods and increasing incomes of the youth, women and persons with disabilities in Uganda. This guideline can be found on the PPDA website www.ppda.go.ug

Who Should Register?
All registered companies, partnerships, associations and other forms of registered businesses owned by at least 51% or more by ownership being either women, youth or persons with disabilities that are involved in supply of goods and services; are invited to register with PPDA on our register of providers to benefit from these reservation schemes.

Why Should I Register?
Registration under this scheme will come with a number of benefits that include the following:

1. Boosting incomes and job opportunities for target groups;
2. Promoting fair access to business opportunities in government and skills development;
3. Driving local economic growth and community impact and
4. Timely receipt of existing and matching bidding opportunities.

Registration requirements Include:

1. Business registration certificate from URSB or Association's certificate of registration or its equivalent
2. Memorandum/Articles of Association or other document showing shareholders of the enterprise
3. Valid trading license or permit of operation
4. Tax Identification Number (TIN)
5. Company profile
6. Payment receipt (UGX 50,000 per category of supplies, Works & Services through URA)
7. National IDs of owners or members

How to register?

1. Click on this link https://shorturl.at/lWj93 which can also be found via our website and social media pages.
2. Register and attach the necessary documents.
3. Submit your response.

Need help?
For more info Contact us on 0414 311 100. Email: info@ppda.go.ug
The deadline for applications is 23rd October 2026.