PUBLIC PROCUREMENT AS A BASIS OF B2G-SYSTEM OF THE E-COMMERCE

Abstract

The article examines the essence of the B2G system of e-commerce, identifies its differences from other related systems and possible ways of economic interaction between government agencies and businesses. It was discovered that the largest component of B2G is public procurement, which is performed using information and communication technologies. The main legal principles of public procurement in Ukraine were studied, the main prerequisites and formation stages of the electronic public procurement system were analyzed, as well as resources that allow to get acquainted with the specifics of its activities and ensure a high level of bidders qualification. The technology of the electronic ProZorro procurement system functioning and its main structural elements in the context of the hybrid (double) principle of work organization applying are described. The analogues of the domestic e-procurement system, which operate in several WTO member countries, were studied and their appreciation by the world economic community was noted. The functional advantages of authorized trading platforms, which are a part of the ProZorro system, have been studied. The main indicators of ProZorro's activity for the period of its functioning in the separate directions of activity, both on domestic and international markets were described. It was discovered that to promote e-procurement among potential contractors and to increase the relevant system efficiency, Ukraine regularly holds large-scale events that allow noting the best participants. It is specified that the business structures representatives properly evaluate the main organizational, informational and technological mechanisms of ProZorro, at the same time identifying a range of issues related to the functioning of this system at the present stage.