1. Gatis Ozols E-pakalpojumu attīstības nodaļas vadītājs Electronic Procurement System in Latvia March, 2009

2. www.eiepirkumi.gov.lv Electronic procurement system like an eMarketplace

3. The main benefits of eCatalogues www.eiepirkumi.gov.lv Better prices for small purchases due to high turnover in the system; Increasing of transparency; Reduction of the administrative burden through centralized procurement process made by highly qualified experts; Reduction of bureaucracy and the risk of corruption; Ensuring of the fair competition while reopening the competition in e- catalogues; Saving of time and resources needed for organization of procurement procedure; Reduction of the amount of maverick buying without agreements. e-Catalogue benefits

4. Legal basis - EU directive 2004/18/EC Open framework agreements: www.eiepirkumi.gov.lv Many suppliers whom the contract was awarded through open procurement procedure, which is organized by the central procurement body; Fixed maximal prices; The possibility to reduce prices in order to make them more competitive while reopening of competitions; The possibility for predefined types of buyers to join the system while the agreement is valid.

5. The ordering process is as easy as usage of the common internet shops (1) www.eiepirkumi.gov.lv

6. The ordering process is as easy as usage of the common internet shops (2) www.eiepirkumi.gov.lv

7. eProcurement system process tree The types of users:  Buyer organization - buyer ( ■ ); - approver ( ■ ) ; - receiver; - administrator.  Supplier organization - supplier ( ■ ); - administrator.  System management (EPS users) www.eiepirkumi.gov.lv

8. The main steps of development Now 11 catalogues in the Pilot system limitations: no obligation to use the system www.eiepirkumi.gov.lv 20052006 2010 - 2011 Begin of Pilot project Users: Ministry of Finance and subordinated institutions, 1 catalogue. Pilot project expanded: system accessible for all state and municipal buyers Upgrade of the system, smart tuning in framework agreements Later on: eAuction eCompetition 2007 - 2009

9. The content of eCatalogues  Computer hardware;*  Presentation equipment;  Office equipment;  Photocopiers; *  Printing equipment accessories; *  Office paper; *  Stationery;  Office furniture;  Household goods; *  Medical remedies; *  Medical products. ______________ * catalogues, which totally produce more than 80% of turnover www.eiepirkumi.gov.lv

10. Turnover of the Electronic Procurement System www.eiepirkumi.gov.lv from 2005 to 2008, LVL with VAT 2005200620072008 Procurement turnover per year 192 638657 5153 746 5566 143 341 Involved organizations 132007671358 Goods in the eCatalogue 5373409795825 295

11. SME and eCatalogues www.eiepirkumi.gov.lv The eCatalogue system has very intuitive interface and even one employee can successfully ensure all activities from both buyer and supplier side The rules of the open procurement procedure allow SME to operate in a few or even one region the territory of Latvia is split into 5 regions The rules of the open procurement procedure allow SME to operate in a few or even one region the territory of Latvia is split into 5 regions SME can submit their offer to tender with large-scale technical specification for a few or even one procurement lot only when medical remedies are purchased the supplier can submit their offer even for single medical item SME can submit their offer to tender with large-scale technical specification for a few or even one procurement lot only when medical remedies are purchased the supplier can submit their offer even for single medical item SME can choose the best time for doing transactions the e-catalogue can be accessed in 24x7 regime SME can choose the best time for doing transactions the e-catalogue can be accessed in 24x7 regime

12. Benefits of the technologies chosen www.eiepirkumi.gov.lv Benefits of the technologies No new licence is needed for new users No costs per transaction Well known Microsoft products, which can be managed easily and cost-effectively WEB based user friendly interface Integration with eSignature platform Possibility to integrate with many ERP Data exchange by using XML and xCBL