International Journal of Academic Management Science Research (IJAMSR)   Year: 2022 | Volume: 6 | Issue: 10 | Page No.: 326-338 Efficiency of Competitive Bidding and Contract Management in Local Governments in Uganda: A Case Study of East Division in Lira City Download PDF Abalo Collins, Besigye Abner, Rutaro Abas Abstract: This study intended study to establish the Efficiency of competitive bidding and contract management in local governments Uganda; a case study of Lira City East Division. Lira City Uganda. Specifically the study: assessed the level Efficiency of competitive bidding in Lira City East Lira City East, Uganda, established the level of contract management in local government Uganda a case of Lira City East, Uganda, and examined the relationship between Efficiency of competitive bidding and contract management in local government Uganda: a case study of Lira City East Division, Lira City UgandaThe study used a cross-sectional survey design and employed both qualitative and quantitative approaches. The target population for the study was 98 comprised of public workers, local council leaders and all political leaders of East Division in Lira City. The study used a sample size of 60 respondents though the response rate was 87/98 (88.8%) of respondents. Quantitative data were collected using a questionnaire while qualitative data were collected using an interview guide. Data were analyzed using relative frequencies and descriptive statistics. Pearson's linear correlation coefficient and regression analysis were used to relate the study variables. Findings revealed that there was significant relationship between both advertisement and community involvement, while bid evaluation was significantly and positively related to contract performance in East Division in Lira City. Recommendations were that: East Division in Lira City should not attach much emphasis to advertisement and community involvement as predictors of procurement performance in their own area.