Tynwald’s public accounts committee wants to hear from the public about the central government procurement process.

It s inviting written submissions about the process, particularly ’Quick Quotes’ used for purchases from £10,000 to £100,000.

The most recent update to these procedures was introduced in June 2017 and, after two years of operation, the committee wants to judge how it is working.

Committee chairman Juan Watterson SHK said: ’The public accounts committee is keen to ensure there an appropriate balance between bureaucracy and checks to protect the public purse; and that potential suppliers are not put off by form-filling for small contracts.

’We want to understand how the processes are working for the people involved; and if queries or issues arise, how these are resolved.

’We are also interested in hearing from people who may have considered submitting bids but who have found the process difficult to engage with.

’The committee cannot take on individual cases but will use the evidence supplied to look at the governance, efficiency and effectiveness of the process."

The committee is inviting written submissions from anyone who has any evidence in connection with this matter.

Committees may publish evidence, although confidential, but not anonymous, submissions may be made.

Submissions should be sent to the clerk of the committee by Friday, August 16.