# Use of AI and Technology Tools to Reduce Errors and Increase Efficiency in Government Contract Evaluation, Award and Management

- Date: 2025-09-22
- Who: Lawrence Wong · Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim
- Source: https://sprs.parl.gov.sg/search/#/sprs3topic?reportid=written-answer-19554
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## Why it matters

The Audit Office exposed procurement evaluation gaps, forcing the government to stake a position on AI exploration, revealing that Singapore's public procurement automation still trails its AI strategy rhetoric

## Summary

In light of AGO findings on contract management and tender evaluation errors, an MP asked whether the Public Service Division uses AI and other technologies to lift efficiency and reduce errors. The government replied that it has been actively exploring such use and has begun applying AI in suitable areas to ensure contract evaluations align with procurement principles. The core debate: how to effectively use AI to increase transparency and efficiency in government procurement.

## Key points

- AGO finds contract management issues
- Government explores AI to lift efficiency
- Ensure contracts align with procurement principles

## Full text

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2 Mr Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim asked the Prime Minister and Minister for Finance in light of the findings by the Auditor-General's Office for FY24/25 on contract management and tender evaluation, whether the Public Service Division has employed artificial intelligence (AI) tools and other technological measures to reduce errors and increase efficiency in tender evaluation and to ensure contracts are awarded in line with the Government’s procurement principles.

Mr Lawrence Wong : Yes, the Government has been actively exploring the use of technology, including artificial intelligence, in procurement, and has started to use them in suitable areas to reduce errors and increase efficiency.