e-Government Procurement
Introducing electronic procurement and automating the procurement process or parts of it has great potential in terms of accountability, transparency and cost savings. E-procurement is a very broad term and can cover all stages in the procurement process: sourcing by posting EoI on a website; online supplier database/roster; receiving bids and proposal online; reverse auctioning online; ordering and payment cycle; and document management. However, before introducing e-procurement one has to carefully access the readiness of both the procuring organisation and the private sector and it is often advantageous to introduce e-procurement in phases.
On this page you will find a range of resources specifically relating to e-Government Procurement. It is possible to search by region and/or country by making a selection below.
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Electronic Tendering Guidance
Policy and strategy documents
This guidance, by the OGC (UK), is aimed mainly at public sector organisations which do not yet use electronic tendering (e-tendering). It aims to provide a brief description of e-tendering,
some of the issues which need to be considered when using e-tendering solutions, and pointers to further sources of information.
Uploaded: 2010-01-05 Download (external site)
Governing Principles of eGovernment (Draft)
Asia & the Pacific, Bangladesh
Policy and strategy documents
This document, drafted by the Central Prcourement Technical Unit of Bangladesh, provides principle guidelines on using Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) for the procurement activities as provisioned under the Public Procurement Act 2006 and the Public Procurement Rules 2008.
Uploaded: 2009-11-16 Download
Governance Matters - A blog about Governance and Development for All
Relevant websites
This is the World Bank's blog on governance and anti-corruption. It aims at providing a space for debate and knowledge sharing on this critical field of development.
Uploaded: 2009-07-13 Download (external site)
How can Technology in Public Procurement bring about Improved Governance?
Articles and literature
This blog, hosted by the World Bank, discusses the important role E-government procurement (e-GP) can play in combatting and preventing corruption in public contracting. It also presents a number of relevant cases and studies.
Uploaded: 2009-07-13 Download (external site)
Report on Functional Requirements for Conducting e-Procurement under the EU Framework, Volume II
Europe & the CIS, European Union
Policy and strategy documents
This document, compiled by the EC, constitutes Volume II of the Functional Requirements report and discusses technical aspects related to the design and implementation of eProcurement systems, as required by EU public procurement directives. Volume I of the report is also available from this website.
Uploaded: 2009-06-24 Download (external site)
Report on Functional Requirements for Conducting e-Procurement under the EU Framework, Volume I
Europe & the CIS, European Union
Policy and strategy documents
This report, compiled by the EC, constitutes Volume I of the Functional Requirements report. It aims to clarify the functional and non-functional requirements for implementing public eProcurement systems, as required by EU public procurement directives. Volume II of the report is also available from this website.
Uploaded: 2009-06-24 Download (external site)
E-governance in Developing Countries
Methodologies and toolkits, Articles and literature
This publication by the International Institute for Communication and Development (IICD) defines and outlines the objectives of e-governance, as well as providing a model for implementation.
Uploaded: 2009-03-09 Download (external site)
PEPPOL - Pan European Public Procurement Online (Website)
Europe & the CIS, European Union
Relevant websites
This is the official website of PEPPOL (Pan European Public Procurement Online). The objective of the PEPPOL project is to set up a pan-European pilot solution that, conjointly with existing national solutions, facilitates EU-wide interoperable public eProcurement. The website informs the public about upcoming conferences and events within the field of public eProcurement.
Uploaded: 2009-01-30 Download (external site)
Chile Compra Management Report: 2007 Assessment
Latin America & the Caribbean, Chile
Assessments and studies, Policy and strategy documents
This Management Report provides a detailed overview of the activities carried out and results achieved by ChileCompra in the year 2007.
Uploaded: 2008-08-11 Download
Role of ICT in Diminishing Collusion in Procurement
Latin America & the Caribbean, Brazil
Articles and literature
The Brazilian procurement law foresees a legal/fiscal qualification before the technical and price phases. Contrary to the intention, scrutiny of the proposals in the presence of bidders creates more room for collusion. After five attempts to reform the legislation, little success was achieved. This is mainly due to the size of the procurement market in Brazil and the varied issues involved. Under the shortcomings of the la...
Uploaded: 2008-08-07 Download
Reputation Mechanisms and Electronic Markets - Economic Issues and Proposals for Public Procurement
Articles and literature
In this paper, on of the most important issues raised by the economic literature on the optimal design of these systems, known as “reputation” or ‘feedback mechanisms’, is surveyed. The paper then focuses on the specific issues that emerge when applying feedback mechanisms to public e-markets, providing useful discussions for public procurement institutions. Although we debate public procurement issues having in mind the It...
Uploaded: 2008-08-07 Download
Reasons and Opportunities for Introducing a Government Procurement Card in Italy
Europe & the CIS, Italy
Articles and literature
Electronic payment systems are a powerful tool to reduce the elements of “friction” and “non-transparency” in the functioning of modern economies. A common denominator in public procurement, across many countries, is the link between a very high number of transactions (70%) and the modest amount (5% ) of public expenditure involved by them. Using Government Procurement Cards for micro-purchases has triggered significant eff...
Uploaded: 2008-08-07 Download
Promoting Economy - Electronic Reverse Auctions under the EC Directives on Public Procurement
Europe & the CIS, European Union
Articles and literature
The reverse electronic auction is a new competitive bidding procedure adopted by the recently enacted European Community (EC) directives on public procurement. It is submitted that the electronic reverse auction has the potential to reduce the tension between the European Commission and national policies of procurement, as it can decrease contracting costs, increase transparency and achieve better economic outcomes as a res...
Uploaded: 2008-08-07 Download
eProcurement Strategy, 2001
Europe & the CIS, Ireland
Policy and strategy documents
Strategy for the Implementation of eProcurement in the Irish Public Sector published 19th October 2001.
Uploaded: 2008-08-07 Download
Quickstart Guide to eProcurement for Buyers
Europe & the CIS, Ireland
Procurement instructions and manuals
This brief document is a 'quick start' guide for buyers on how to use the Ireland's new eTenders site.
Uploaded: 2008-08-07 Download
Manipulating Soft Performance Indicators in Public Procurement
Articles and literature
Recent empirical evidence shows that in several e-procurement platforms vendors’ attempt to manipulate past performance indicators to increase future business. Vendors can easily manipulate such indicators when these are based on soft information. In public procurement manipulations may affect key “Soft Performance Indicators” (SPI) that public administrations frequently use for incentive and selection purpose, such as cust...
Uploaded: 2008-08-07 Download
How E-Government May Enhance Public Procurement
Articles and literature
Huge asymmetries characterise information within public procurement systems. While enhancement has been achieved at an upper level of the procurement chain (i.e., centralisation of bids), poor efforts characterise the lower level. E-Government, which aims to better manage public information, could represent a way to augment transparency and apply more effectively market rules, as well as to advice public managers in definin...
Uploaded: 2008-08-07 Download
E-Procurement at Work - A Practical Experience in Italy
Europe & the CIS, Italy
Articles and literature
The paper addresses the legislative context for e-procurement in Italy and some practical experiences carried out in compliance with this legislation. Italy was one of the first countries in the EU to adopt a legislation on e-procurement which allows Public Administrations, both central and local, to carry out their purchase activities using electronic means. Italy has also been considered as an example by the EU legislator...
Uploaded: 2008-08-07 Download
Towards a Model for Measuring the Performance of e-Procurement Initiatives in the Australian Public Sector: A Balanced Scorecard Approach
Asia & the Pacific, Australia
Articles and literature
This research proposes a model for measuring the performance of e-Procurement initiatives in the Australian public sector.
Uploaded: 2008-08-07 Download
e-Business Supply Chain Models
Assessments and studies
The aim of the project was to increase the understanding of the strategic opportunities and implications of e-enabled business processes in complex, data rich supply chains in the health sector.
Uploaded: 2008-08-07 Download
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