Public procurement plays a significant role in any economy as it can enhance the pace of economic development, public service delivery and growth of the private sector. In Tanzania the law governing public procurement has undergone major evolutions since it was enacted in 2001. In 2004 the Public Procurement Act (PPA) was repealed and replaced by the Public Procurement Act, of 2004 which led to the establishment of the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority. In 2016 the Act was amended by the Public Procurement (Amendment) Act, 2016 to increase transparency, accountability and value for money. Most importantly the 2016 amendments also included inclusion of local firms and experts in consultancy contracts, use of local experts in goods, works and non consultancy services contracts, preference to local goods and capacity building of local firms. It also aimed at enhancing the participation of special groups (women, youth, elderly and people with disabilities) in public procurement. These initiatives show a positive sign of ensuring that Tanzanians benefit from public procurement as it promotes employment and market for local commodities. To ensure Tanzanians benefit from public procurement effective monitoring and enforcement should be done.