For the first time in Ukraine, the largest procurement entities have come together to form the Community of Public Procurement Entities – a platform for developing modern procurement practices, exchanging experiences, and increasing transparency.
The State Enterprise “State Operator for Non-Lethal Acquisition” (DOT) became one of the first members of the newly created Community and signed a Memorandum on Improving the Efficiency and Transparency of Procurement Processes and Developing a Competitive Environment.
“DOT is now part of the Community to work with partners to improve the culture of public procurement. Within this platform, we can work at various levels – from small meetings to exchange experiences to strategic areas, including advocacy for change and the formation of new open procurement practices,” said Andrii Sozanskyi, Executive Director at DOT, during the meeting.
The goals of the Community are as follows:
- to develop a competitive environment and prevent unfair competition;
- to introduce digital tools and process automation, including the use of artificial intelligence;
- exchange experience in the application of new procurement methodologies and non-price criteria;
- support legislative changes in harmonization with EU practices;
- cooperate with international organizations and educational programs for professionals;
- open communication through the publication of pilot results, analytics, and practical recommendations;
- creating conditions for the dissemination of knowledge and improving the professional level of procurement specialists throughout the country.
The Community also includes: State Institution “Professional Procurement”, State Enterprise “MedProcurement of Ukraine”, Ukrposhta, Naftogaz, Ukrtransnafta, Naftogaz Teplo, State Enterprise “Forests of Ukraine”, Branch of the State Enterprise “Ukrainian Special Systems”, Ukrzaliznytsia.
