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about using eProcurement for public works due too large files with detailed
designs or too complex processes of clarification are not being confirmed.
E. Identification and registration of each firm on different platforms can be a time
consuming process and hence higher interoperability is required to reduce this
shortcoming.
F. The portal on public contracts should open an Observatory on Public Works
displaying relevant information and increasing transparency.
G. Further training of staff from contracting authorities and firms has to be pursued
to reduce the rates of non-participation and rejection.
H. The full integration of eProcurement with ERPs of contracting authorities can
generate an wide spectrum of benefits overcoming traditional problems like
shortage of information about suppliers and their qualification, as well as
achieving important objectives such as contract management in terms of KPI
(Key Performance Indicators) and on-line inventory updating.
I. EProcurement is also challenging suppliers to develop production cycles and
marketing strategies enhancing the advantages of eProcurement.
3.9 VORTAL – Joao Pereira (Portugal)
After this introduction by Prof. Tavares, Joao Pereira presented VORTAL as example of
one of the existing eProcurement applications in Portugal. Since November 1st, 2008,
the Portuguese legal framework makes it compulsory to carry out all public procedures
using electronic procurement platforms. In Portugal the submission of proposals through
electronic platforms, signed electronically is required and mandatory (since November,
1st 2009) for public tenders.
Vortal Connecting Business is the leading Portuguese operator of electronic platforms
with more than 16.000 entities (awarding entities and suppliers) performing their
procedures in a dematerialized way.
Accumulated Business
vortalGOV
Procedures Completed 11.109
www.vortalgov.pt
Value of awards € 1.334.013.403
Electronic Proposals 28.345
Awarding Entities 2.584
The vortalGOV platform supports the following steps:
Report on the “Uptake of pre-awarding phases in eProcurement” Workshop – Vienna, 22nd
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