The imperatives for best practice in the procurement functions of odl institutions

The study was prompted by the quest to assess the quality of procurement in Open and Distance Learning. This research used a case study method in which documentary analysis was the main technique used to evaluate the procurement regime at the Zimbabwe Open University which is the only open and distance learning university in Zimbabwe. The Zimbabwe Open University’s procurement model was found to be significantly meeting international best practice hence the need for it to be shared with other Open and Distance Learning Universities the world over. Continuous improvement in procurement management was identified as one of the main areas the University should invest in as it is imperative especially in this volatile business era.