Government Expenditure and Project Efficiency Authority

What Government Expenditure and Project Efficiency Authority does

The Government Expenditure and Project Efficiency Authority (EXPRO) is a Saudi Arabian government authority established by Cabinet Resolution No. 389 on February 23, 2021, headquartered in Riyadh. It was formed by merging the National Project Support Program (Mashroat) into the Center for Expenditure Efficiency, consolidating the state's mandate to drive spending efficiency across ministries, authorities, and agencies under a single regulatory body wholly owned by the Government of Saudi Arabia. EXPRO's mission is to improve expenditure efficiency, elevate the quality of government-funded projects, assets, and facilities, plan infrastructure, and monitor programs funded by the state's general budget.

EXPRO operates a portfolio of integrated digital platforms covering the full expenditure lifecycle. These include the Unified Government Procurement Platform (UGP) for framework agreement and contract lifecycle management, the National Projects Platform (Mashroat) for monitoring construction projects with automated measurement and cost integration across government systems, the Government Procurement Indicative Pricing Tool containing a national pricing database, the Expenditure Efficiency Teams Platform for quarterly reporting on cost-saving initiatives, and the Sustainability Key Elements Program (SKEP) diagnostic platform. Supporting platforms cover health insurance procurement, halls and hospitality, movable asset transfers, EXPRO Academy training programs, and a violation reporting channel; an Open RESTful API is also published for developer access to project data. All platforms are integrated with national digital infrastructure including Nafath identity, the Ministry of Commerce commercial registry, and the Saudi Data and AI Authority cloud environment.

EXPRO serves exclusively Saudi government entities (with select platforms also accessible to the business sector) and does not charge fees for its core regulatory and oversight services. Its revenue model is government budget allocation rather than commercial pricing, and demand is effectively mandated by Cabinet designation as the sole competent authority for unified procurement. The organization generated documented 2024 impact metrics of SAR 105B+ redirected to sustainable expenditure, an 11% reduction in stalled projects, SAR 21B in signed framework agreements, and SAR 3.8B in financial impact from rehabilitating 20 million square meters of underutilized facilities. EXPRO has received international recognition including the 2025 GLOBAL FM Gold Award and a 2023 CIPS first-place global procurement award, and has begun early knowledge-transfer engagements with Gulf counterparts such as the Omani Ministry of Finance.

Name

Government Expenditure and Project Efficiency Authority

Legal name

Government Expenditure and Projects Efficiency Authority (EXPRO) - هيئة كفاءة الإنفاق والمشروعات الحكومية

Website

https://expro.gov.sa

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Government Expenditure and Project Efficiency Authority (EXPRO) is a Saudi government authority established by Cabinet Resolution in 2021 to drive expenditure efficiency, unified procurement, and project quality across Saudi ministries, authorities, and agencies through a portfolio of digital platforms funded by the state budget.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Procurement and Expenditure Efficiency Services

NAICS

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (921), Administration of Economic Programs (9261), Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (92615)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Sector & Government ERP (HDAEAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Development Cooperation & Foreign Aid Administration (BPAIAIAG)

Keywords

• Government expenditure efficiency
• Unified government procurement
• Project management oversight
• Facilities management standards
• Public sector procurement

Headquarters

HQ city

Riyadh

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Budget Allocation: EXPRO is funded through the Saudi Arabian government's general budget. The authority implements spending efficiency programs that redirect resources toward more impactful projects, generating savings that can be reinvested in national priorities. As a regulatory and oversight body, revenue comes from budget allocations rather than direct service fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

EXPRO is a Saudi Arabian government authority that regulates and improves government expenditure efficiency through unified procurement framework agreements, project monitoring platforms, and standardized asset and facilities management practices. It provides multiple electronic platforms serving government entities with services including framework agreement lifecycle management, construction project monitoring, expenditure self-assessment, health insurance procurement, training/certification, pricing benchmarks, and movable assets redistribution.

Product overview

The Government Expenditure and Project Efficiency Authority (EXPRO) operates a platform-plus-services model comprising multiple specialized electronic platforms. The core portfolio includes the Sustainability Key Elements Program (SKEP) Platform for entity self-assessment, the Expenditure Efficiency Teams Platform for quarterly reporting and initiative tracking, the Unified Government Procurement Platform for automating procurement and framework agreements, and the National Projects Platform for monitoring construction project status. Supporting these are the Health Insurance Service, EXPRO Academy Platform, Government Procurement Indicative Pricing Tool, Halls and Hospitality Platform, Movable Assets Service, and a Violation Reporting service. EXPRO also provides an Open API (RESTful, Version 1) for developers to access project data. These platforms serve government entities and, in select cases, the business sector, enabling expenditure efficiency, strategic procurement, project quality improvement, and asset and facility management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Unified Government Procurement Platform (UGP) A platform automating most EXPRO services for government entities in procurement activities, including managing the lifecycle of framework agreements, contract management for strategic purchasing, management of government procurement categories, and tender review.
• National Projects Platform (Mashroat) A platform dedicated to monitoring the status of construction projects, collecting and analyzing reliable government entity project data, automating measurement methods and cost calculations, and integrating with various government systems to support decision-making.
• Sustainability Key Elements Program (SKEP) Platform An electronic platform for government entities to submit self-assessment results and required documents per indicator based on stipulated criteria. It serves as a diagnostic tool identifying performance gaps in standardized expenditure efficiency practices.
• Expenditure Efficiency Teams Platform (EET) A platform enabling government entities to submit quarterly reports, review initiatives and achieved savings, and provide feedback to ensure raising the maturity level of the entity's expenditure efficiency initiatives.
• Health Insurance Service A platform implementing the unified procurement framework agreement for health insurance, enabling government entities subject to the Government Tenders and Procurement Law to contract exclusively with participating insurance companies and receive quotations.
• EXPRO Academy Platform A platform displaying training programs of EXPRO Academy, enabling beneficiaries to register for programs and issue training certificates.
• Government Procurement Indicative Pricing Tool A platform containing pricing databases and cost calculators for various government works and procurements, based on prevailing market prices using scientific and systematic methods, utilizing global and local credible sources to support decision-making.
• Halls and Hospitality Platform A platform facilitating direct purchasing of halls and hospitality services for government entities and contractors through pre-negotiated pricing within framework agreements executed by EXPRO.
• Movable Assets Service A service enabling government entities to list unused items, allowing other government entities to utilize them before they are offered for sale, based on Article 80 of the Government Tenders and Procurement Law.
• Policy of Violation Reporting A policy and service aimed at reinforcing transparency, integrity, and anti-corruption by providing secure and confidential channels for reporting violations, fraud, and non-compliance with the Authority's regulations.
• Open API RESTful API (Version 1) enabling developers to integrate with EXPRO data, including endpoints such as GET /projects to retrieve project counts by region.

Quantifiable outcome

• 105+ billion SAR allocated to boost expenditure sustainability in 2024
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Oman Ministry of FinancesupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2025An Omani delegation from the Ministry of Finance visited EXPRO to learn about the efficiency improvement initiative, asset inventory methodology, and asset utilization rights organization. This represents international knowledge sharing and potential adoption of Saudi practices.
• Ministry of FinancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEXPRO coordinates closely with the Ministry of Finance, which approved 7 contracting and procurement controls. The Minister of Finance serves as Chairman of EXPRO's Board of Directors. The two entities collaborate on unified procurement, budget planning, and government expenditure efficiency.
• Ministry of Human Resources and Social DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on labor policies, training programs, and the operations and maintenance contracts localization initiative that employed over 200,000 citizens. The Minister of HRSD serves on EXPRO's Board of Directors.
• Ministry of CommercecoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration through the Ministry's commercial registration platform and coordination on procurement policies and commercial regulations.
• Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on data sharing policies, open data initiatives, and alignment with the National Data Governance Center. EXPRO provides data sharing services and open APIs through the Data Office.
• National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on cybersecurity standards, data protection, and secure digital infrastructure. EXPRO's privacy policy and data protection practices align with NCA guidelines.
• Saudi Contractors AuthoritysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntegration through the Muqawil platform for contractor services, providing model electronic contracts, localization initiatives, and training programs for contractors working with government entities.
• Digital Government AuthoritycoreTechnology or IntegrationEXPRO's website is registered with the Digital Government Authority, indicating compliance with Saudi government digital standards and integration with the national digital infrastructure.
• Real Estate General AuthoritysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Abdulrahman Albesher serves on the Board of Directors of the Real Estate General Authority, facilitating coordination on government assets and facilities management.
• Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Albesher serves on MODON's Board of Directors, enabling coordination on industrial facilities management and technical zones operations.
• Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority (Monsha'at)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Albesher serves on Monsha'at's Board of Directors, supporting coordination on SME participation in government procurement.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• U.S. General Services Administration (GSA): U.S. federal agency managing government-wide procurement schedules and asset management. Comparable in scope of centralized procurement, government property management, and regulatory authority over federal spending.
• Local Content and Government Procurement Authority (LCGPA), Saudi Arabia: Saudi authority overseeing local content requirements in government procurement. Direct overlap in procurement policy and board representation; complementary rather than competing roles within the Saudi public procurement ecosystem.
• Crown Commercial Service: UK government body responsible for centralized procurement of common goods and services across public sector. Directly comparable as a national authority operating framework agreements that public entities must use, mirroring EXPRO's UGP platform.
• Public Procurement Service (PPS), Korea: Korean central procurement agency managing framework agreements for government entities. Strong functional analog in operating unified e-procurement platforms and consolidated framework contracts.
• Government e-Marketplace (GeM), India: Indian government online marketplace for procurement of goods and services by government buyers. Comparable in providing a unified digital procurement platform with mandated government participation, similar to EXPRO's Etimad marketplace.

Regional players

• UAE Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security: UAE federal authority operating national digital platforms for government services in the Gulf region. Regionally comparable in operating national-scale digital government platforms with regulatory mandate, though focused on identity rather than expenditure.

Broad incumbents

• Singapore Government Technology Agency (GovTech): Singapore's lead digital government agency building platforms for public sector. Comparable in driving digital transformation of government services and citizen-facing platforms, though broader in scope than EXPRO's expenditure focus.
• Digital Government Authority, Saudi Arabia: Saudi authority governing digital standards across government entities. EXPRO's website is registered with this body; comparable in driving digital transformation of government services at the national level.
• Ministry of Finance, Saudi Arabia: Saudi Ministry of Finance chairs EXPRO's Board and approved the seven contracting and procurement controls. Functionally the parent governance layer whose budget policies drive EXPRO's mandate and operating scope.

Others

• Saudi Arabia's Monsha'at (Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority): Saudi government body supporting SME participation in government procurement. Connected via board overlap and complementary mandate of integrating SMEs into EXPRO's procurement framework agreements.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/exproksa
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@exproksa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/exproksa
• Instagraminstagram.com/exproksa_
• TikToktiktok.com/@exproksa
• Facebookfacebook.com/Exproksa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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