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E-PROCUREMENT IN A SME ECONOMY Brussels, 13 September 2012
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E-PROCUREMENT IN A SME ECONOMY
Brussels, 13 September 2012
AGENDA
BRUSSELS, 13 SEPTEMBER 2012
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OVERVIEW
LEGAL FRAMEWORK
BENEFITS OF E-PROCUREMENT FOR CONTRACTING AUTHORITIES
BENEFITS OF E-PROCUREMENT FOR SMEs
E-PLATFORMS
OVERVIEW
E-PROCUREMENT IN A SME ECONOMY
The implementation of E-Procurement in Portugal began in an unsafe an unsure way, but this given the depth of restructuring that needed to be applied, this transition was quite fast
Change management was required, including many changes during this period and the effects produced from entity to entity, was carried out quickly and legally
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OVERVIEW
Digital environment enables
Easy access to information flows in real time
Break down physical barriers
Main challenges
Small firms able to dominate new technologies
Put them on an equal footing with other bidders in tenders for public contracts
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OVERVIEW
LEGAL FRAMEWORK
E-PROCUREMENT IN A SME ECONOMY
Main sources: EU and National Law
A trustworthy system with specific features:
� E-Signature;� Documents transmission, opening and “warehousing”;� Time and deadlines management (time stamps);� Automated decision making versus exclusive competences of awarding/selection committee.
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LEGAL FRAMEWORK
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Main features of legal regime
Accreditation of e-platforms�The process of accreditation is run by CEGER (an entity in charge of the government ICT networks)� Independent external compliance audit to each provider/platform
Mandatory use of electronic means�The concept of “electronic means”�Operations covered�Selection of means depending on the type of procedure
2010: First full year of mandatory E-Public Procurement�The success of the adoption of E-Public Procurement in Portugal is by and large due to the constructive commitment of all stakeholders�Increased transparency through streamlined and efficient Procurement processes�Increased competition and access reducing the barriers that SMEs faced when competing for public sector contracts�Increased savings by enabling faster transactions and less use of paper which led to an overall gain of increase efficiency
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LEGAL FRAMEWORK
BENEFITS OF E-PROCUREMENT FOR
CONTRACTING AUTHORITIES
Key issues
Processing costs for contracting authorities are lower and contracts can be concluded more quickly
Easier access to tender opportunities increased transparency and participation in tenders
Lower prices and better results
Results
91% E-Procurement ratio in 2010 according to the Manchester Ministerial Declaration;
4.349 authorities using the national E-Procurement System in 2010;
Savings 2009-2010: ME 168;
Portuguese Government Price Reduction: 20%.
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BENEFITS OF E-PROCUREMENT FOR CONTRACTING AUTHORITIES
BENEFITS OF E-PROCUREMENT FOR
SMES
Key issues
Enhancing effectiveness and improves efficiency in the procurement process;
More tender opportunities available to SMEs, expanding their business opportunities and providing a swifter access to information;
Easy access to tender documentation, time and cost savings during tendering.
Results
250 qualified and selected suppliers by the National Agency for Public Procurement (70%+ are SME);
43.462 economic operators using national E-Procurement System;
SMEs share in the total value of public contracts awarded in 2008: 19%;
E-Procurement availability (pre-award) in 2010: 84.
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BENEFITS OF E-PROCUREMENT FOR SMES
E-PLATFORMS
E-PROCUREMENT IN A SME ECONOMY
The first year of mandatory E-Procurement was 2010.
The total number of Procurement deals was 79.739representing 10.957.575.384 €.
From that total 45.013 were done bye E-Procurement which means that 75% was done electronically.
The platform provider Gatewit had a market share of 60% of these transactions.
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E-PLATFORMS
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Who we AreFounded in 1999, Gatewit is a leading IT service provider and platform
developer, designing, developing, supporting and promoting software applications using state of the art and secure technology.
MissionOur mission is focused on helping customers buy better, improve
operational performance, enhance control and achieve high savingin their Organizations.
Where we areOur company has offices in North America, South America, Europe
and Asia. Located in financial centers of today´s markets, Gatewit is committed to serving customers Worldwide.
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E-PLATFORMS
Projects we were involved in:
ANCP (National Association of Public Procurement)
CP (Portugal Railways)
Estradas de Portugal (Portugal roads)
Parque Escolar (School Park)
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