e-Procurement and other IT tools

ProcurEU definition

e-Procurement and other IT systems and tools support the procurement lifecycle, from the publication of tender opportunities to the final payment. They reduce administrative burden, improve efficiency, and strengthen transparency and accountability of procurement procedures. Key tools include:

• Preparatory phase tools, e.g. TED and national procurement platforms, e-notification, standardised tender documents and templates.
• Submission phase tools, e.g. e-submission, the European Single Procurement Document, e-Certis.
• Tendering phase tools, e.g. e-catalogues, electronic procurement platforms, dynamic purchasing systems, auction systems, and e-invoicing.
• Other IT tools for data transparency, anti-fraud and anti-corruption, such as business and public contract registers.

The digital transformation of public procurement requires a continuous proactive approach to take advantage of the best available tools. It also requires continuous training.Merged definitions.

Innovation procurement refers to a public procurement which creates opportunities for companies to develop new markets and new solutions. Considering the alternative options, contracting authorities can drive innovation from the demand side to meet the needs of the organization efficiently and productively.

Merged definitions

Competences in e-Procurement and other IT systems and tools support the procurement lifecycle, from the publication of tender opportunities to the final payment. They reduce administrative burden, improve efficiency, and strengthen transparency and accountability of procurement procedures. In terms of circular procurement the e-platforms coud be rich sources of data however additional skills would need to be incorporated.

Discussion

For skills we were thinking about tagging and coding similar as for the patents classifications where these skills needs to be at the level of individual patent examiners.