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Government Procurement

EU reforms e-procurement plans

By Adrienne Valdez | 5 August 2011

The European Commission plans to push the take-up of e-procurement by governments and other public sector organizations when buying supplies and services or tendering for public works.

A new study will be carried out to monitor current e-procurement levels, set best practice guidelines and boost online public procurement in the European Union, making it easier for smaller IT companies to secure government contracts.

An expert group on e-tendering, made up of experts in design and implementation, will also be formed to develop a common blueprint for electronic submission of offers by the end of 2012. The deadline for applications is on Sept. 30, 2011.

According to the Commission, “E-procurement implies more than just changing from paper-based procurement systems to ones using electronic communications. It has the potential to streamline and accelerate public purchasing, benefiting both purchasers and suppliers — and the European taxpayer along the way. It will lead to more efficient procurement administration, resulting in cost and time savings.”

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