Project Objective
The overall objective of the project was to have modern and efficient public finance management processes at all government levels, expressed in a more transparent use and savings of public resources of the Republic of Serbia.
Project Approach
The approach of the project was to achieve project Objective through strengthening and developing of strategic, legal and institutional framework for public procurement, which is to be aligned with EU legislation; through improved implementation of regulations and improved practice of regulations in this area; by developing and establishing a public procurement E-procurement platform; by strengthening capacities and skills of the beneficiary (Public Procurement Office) and other stakeholders.
Project Results
• Assistance in preparation of the draft of a new Law on Public Procurement (PPL) harmonised with EU acquis and of by-laws based on new PPL has been provided;
• Delivering of specific, tailor-made training modules for the staff of the PPO which involve trainings, conferences, seminars or other educational events related to the new PP Law and Public procurement Portal;
• Preparation of Strategy for Development of a Public Procurement System between 2019-2023 including a related Action Plan;
• Development of the new Public Procurement Portal;
• Execution of pilot project for the e-submission of bids;
• Development of e-auctions and e-catalogue as two modules of an e-procurement platform;
• Development of guidelines and other self-learning materialsfor use of the e-procurement;
• Preparation and design of manuals, guidelines and support materials for education accommodating different learning styles for selected target groups;
• The new website of the PPO, designed and developed with the support of the Project.