$219M contract signed for supply of tablets for Census 2022 data collection

Jun 30, 2022 News

Kaieteur News – The Bureau of Statistics and Digital Technologies Group of Companies Inc. on Wednesday signed a $219,784, 200 contract for the supply and delivery of 2400 computer tablets and accessories to be utilised for field data collection during Guyana’s 2022 Population and Housing Census.

Representatives of the Bureau of Statistics and Digital Technologies during the handing over of the contract

The Census, Guyana’s largest national data collection exercise, will commence in mid-September, 2022. This is an extremely important exercise that produces a large amount of socio-economic and demographic data that is used for planning and national development. It is conducted every ten years and Guyana’s last Census was conducted in 2012.
The Census plays a critical role in evaluating changes in the population and therefore should be viewed as more than just a headcount. These changes include size, composition, economic activities, quality of life, access to basic social services, Maternal Health, food security, Agriculture and Education.
All of these changes have an impact on the demand for social services, such as health, housing education. This information is in great demand by the policy makers for planning and development, private sector, students, researchers and international agencies.
According to a press release, signing on behalf of the Bureau was Chief Statistican, Errol La Cruez and signing on behalf of the supplier was Senior Operations Manager, Jennifer Persaud. The signing ceremony was hosted in the Boardroom of the organisation’s Main Street, Georgetown headquarters.
According to La Cruez, the contract has significant implications for the conduct of the Census, since it will be the first time that this national data collection exercise will be computer-based.
He explained that by taking this step, the Bureau is embracing the application of available technology. The Chief Statistician added that the computer tablets are a critical part of census, since they will facilitate faster data capturing, reporting and analysis in order to produce quality data in record time. The release noted that the data will guide and provide support for development planning and general analysis across Guyana.
Moreover, Persaud noted that it was a pleasure serving the Bureau’s digital technology needs. She expressed hope that the devices will meet the needs of the organisation and that the execution of the Census will be successful.
It was also stated in the press release that a total of 19 bids were received following the advertising of the open/public tender which was executed through the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB). Digital Technologies Group of Companies Inc. emerged successful for the supply and delivery of the computer tablets and accessories.

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