Public procurement information system (e-procurement)

May 2007. - July 2015. Development Consulting Group

Serbia

Development of the Public Procurement software (e-procurement)

for use by local government level. Designed and developed the management information system for ordering entities, including public utility companies. The software covers an entire public procurement cycle, from budget planning and procurement planning, to contract execution.

The first, and so far the only electronic solution for automation of public procurement process, from annual plan, including budget planning, all the way to contract execution (successful shipment of goods, services or works completed within contracted quality and time frame).

e-Procurement is information system that keeps all procurements in centralized manner, granting authorized users to needed information. Clearly defined steps in the process, simple data entry, reporting in correct format - quick and easy. Centralized database - efficient search capability, automated document creation, complete record on all procuremets at one place, including direct link with financial office.

Features and content

Electronic library of all laws and relevant bylaws
List of all human resources needed to establish Public procurement commission, with info on their qualifications, education and experience
Bidder information are easy accessible
Automatic link between procurements and budget execution, financial plan generation
Annual plan creation
Quarterly report on one mouse click!

Better quality of goods, services and works

Publishing of annual procurement plan on procurer's website, makes bidders easier to prepare for the tender and make better bids. Information are available to higher number of potential bidders without territorial limitations - better quality for lower price. PP Office monitors all aspects of contract execution.

Fair competition, based on clearly defined specifications and criteria, ability to make bid opening public, and visible to all bidders, as well as printing and distribution of bid opening report on the spot. Automatic ponder calculation, according to previously defined criteria - error probability is extremely low.