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For tendering in the public service, see Civil service examination. Part of a series on. Government procurement, or public procurement, is the procurement of goods, services or constructions on behalf of a public authority, such as a government agency. With 10 to 20% of GDP, government procurement accounts for a substantial part of the global economy.
What is 'Procurement' Procurement is the act of purchasing or otherwise taking possession of something, especially for business purposes. BREAKING DOWN 'Procurement' Procurement is essentially the acquisition of products and services. Both individuals and corporations have certain items which they must acquire; procurement is the name for the process by which they do so and that takes into account budgeting, supply chain and payment, among other factors.