ePractice: eProcurement Workshop 25 May 2011 - Niall Bohan - European Commission, DG Internal Market & Services
1. ePractice Workshop: eProcurement in the time of economic crisis - 25/5/2011 ec.europa.eu/internal_market/publicprocurement DG Internal Market and Services, European Commission Putting the “e” in public procurement: state of play, challenges and ways forward
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3. e-proc becomes more commonplace Eurostat: 2011 Some MS are fully converted or on way to full conversion (PORT, CYP, LITH); Others make rapid strides (AUS, SW, IT). 230 platforms and portals across EU; Host many purchasers and suppliers; Increasingly sophisticated range of services/possibilities; considerable variation in operating models and systems BUT: Limited cross-border participation; 5% of registered suppliers from other Member States
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Notes de l'éditeur
E-Procurement perceived as a long term opportunity for SMEs, rather than a challenge. Conditions for SME participation in e-Procurement: Specific support: Trainings, guides, SMEs specific studies, financial support Can’t impose e-procurement for SMEs (still bid on paper) E-Procurement can increase SME participation User-friendliness is a must Simplify rules for attestations/documents Bellow thresholds - increase transparency and access Other benefits: E-invoicing, flag opportunities as SME friendly, track % of spend won by SMEs