HOW TO OPTIMISE THE ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL IMPACT OF ELECTRONIC PUBLIC TENDERS AND CONTRACTS

Abstract

This article aims to show the economic and financial impact that exists in public biddings and hiring when their processes are done in electronic media, demonstrating how to optimize these investments. The bibliographical methodology applied, in this study involves the survey and analysis of information available in relevant academic works, as well as official documents from agencies related to public procurement. It was identified the main expenses in logical processes of bidding and contracting and verified how their acquisitions can be optimized when performed by electronic means. Based on this information it was possible to demonstrate that, when done electronically, public bidding and contracting achieve greater financial savings for public management. Since it reduces printing costs, transportation and storage costs among other costs that do not exist in the virtual system. Thus, it was found that public biddings and contracting are the main sources of savings for governments, especially when they make use of e-Gov, offering conditions for greater efficiency and speed in performing the processes. Finally, the study identified that, in addition to generating savings, the use of electronic resources also results in a more effective management, bringing optimization of investments, increased quality of services and greater transparency of information.