The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved the use of Standard Forms for Procurement as part of government efforts to streamline processes and improve transparency under the new government procurement law.

Budget Secretary and Government Procurement Policy Board (GPPB) Chairperson Amenah Pangandaman announced the approval of the forms through GPPB Resolution No. 03-2025, as mandated by Republic Act 12009 or the New Government Procurement Act (NGPA), signed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in July 2024.

“This is a crucial step in streamlining processes and promoting transparency and efficiency across all government procurement transactions,” Pangandaman said, as quoted in a DBM news release Thursday.

“These forms are not just supplementary records —they are essential tools for standardized documentation.”

“This approval marks the start of the three-year transition period for full compliance with the New Government Procurement Act,” she added.

The GPPB–Technical Support Office, led by officer-in-charge Maria Dionesia Rivera-Guillermo, identified the Standard Forms to be adopted under the NGPA.

These include Strategic Planning Forms, the Philippine Bidding Documents (PBD), and PBD-Related Forms, which will apply across procurement of Goods, Infrastructure Projects, and Consulting Services.

The forms are expected to take effect 90 days after their publication, giving agencies time to prepare and undergo necessary training.

According to the DBM, the forms can now be completed either manually or digitally and have been consolidated for clarity and uniformity.

The enhancements reflect the requirements of RA 12009 and its implementing rules and regulations (IRR), while integrating international best practices and stakeholder feedback.

The GPPB will also issue additional guidelines on how the three-year transition will be reckoned, as well as the applicability of RA 9184 alongside RA 12009 during the said period. (PNA)