The Organismo Supervisor de las Contrataciones del Estado (OSCE) supervises public procurement, ensuring integrity and efficiency. Its Portal de Contrataciones Abiertas de la Compra Pública plays a crucial role, improving transparency with international standards. By implementing the Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS), it provides detailed access, benefiting entities, suppliers, citizens and civil society.
Innovation Summary
Innovation Overview
The innovation arises to address the lack of effective tools in publishing and analyzing information in public procurement, seizing the opportunity to enhance transparency and efficiency in these processes.
Specifically, the "Portal de Contrataciones Abiertas de la Compra Pública" constitutes the innovation, implementing the international OCDS standard under the management of the OSCE.
The objectives of this innovation include improving transparency in public procurement, facilitating data publishing, comparison, and analysis, fostering a digital environment for innovative projects, and ensuring data interoperability and comparability.
Direct beneficiaries encompass purchasing entities, suppliers, citizens, civil society, researchers, and data analysts, gaining access to detailed and structured information on public procurement.
To ensure institutionalization, the continued use of the OCDS standard is anticipated. Scalability will be achieved by opening data to encourage research and analysis, promoting its adoption in other public entities.
The determination of the course of action was grounded in identifying the need to enhance transparency in public procurement and aligning it with international standards.
The implementation of the innovation involved analyzing the OCDS standard, installation and mapping, ensuring data quality, and finally, implementation and data loading on the portal. The use of advanced technologies and specific tools is evident in the API and the variety of download formats offered.
Innovation Description
What Makes Your Project Innovative?
The innovation of the "Portal de Contrataciones Abiertas de la Compra Pública" lies in its complete implementation of the international OCDS standard, standing out for its advanced technological approach and agile methodology. Unlike similar projects, it focuses on the accessibility and understanding of information for citizens and providers. The diversity of data and download formats, such as excel, JSON and CSV compressed in ZIP format, contributes to a transparent and ethical environment in the management of public resources, highlighting its integration of technology, methodology and strong commitment to citizen participation.
What is the current status of your innovation?
The "Portal de Contrataciones Abiertas de la Compra Pública" reaches the operational phase, with the effective implementation of the OCDS international standard. Advanced technology and agile methodology ensure an intuitive interface and functions to publish, compare and analyze data, improving transparency. The diversity of data sets, download formats, and API provision demonstrate the commitment to accessibility. This successful implementation reinforces the position of the portal as a comprehensive and effective tool, contributing to a more transparent and efficient environment in public procurement.
Innovation Development
Collaborations & Partnerships
The innovation in the "Portal de Contrataciones Abiertas de la Compra Pública" involved citizens, government officials and civil society organizations. Citizens contributed crucial perspectives, officials ensured effective implementation, and civil society organizations strengthened the integrity of the process. This collaborative approach was essential for a success that reflects the diverse needs and values of society.
Users, Stakeholders & Beneficiaries
Citizens: Access contracting details, promoting transparency and oversight of public resources.
Public officials: Facilitates efficient management and publication, improving contracting processes.
Civil Society: Defines standards, advocates for transparency and strengthens the integrity of the process.
Companies: Suppliers access opportunities and contracts, promoting participation and competition.
Innovation Reflections
Results, Outcomes & Impacts
Since its launch on December 19, 2023, "Portal de Contrataciones Abiertas de la Compra Pública" has improved transparency in public procurement. In less than a month, 4,500 global users, from Canada to China, have taken advantage of this innovative tool, driving data exploitation, citizen participation and competition between providers. Improved accessibility allows more citizens to actively track the allocation of public resources.
Challenges and Failures
Challenges were faced in integrating the OCDS standard due to the complexity of adapting to specific business rules. The diversity of data and the need to maintain quality during implementation also presented challenges.
Faced with the complexity of the OCDS standard, adjustments and customizations were made to ensure effective integration with business rules. Adaptability and proactive response to challenges proved essential to the continued success of the project.
Conditions for Success
The initial performance of the "Portal de Contrataciones Abiertas de la Compra Pública" stands out with an advanced technological infrastructure and efficient services. A solid system facilitates implementation and effective use, supported by regulatory alignment, strategic leadership, trained personnel and a strong ethical commitment, crucial for transparency and efficiency in public procurement.
Replication
So far, it has not been replicated. However, given the focus on international standards such as the OCDS, there is significant potential for its replicability in other organizations, both within and outside of government. The modular and adaptable nature of the OCDS standard facilitates its integration in different contexts.
Lessons Learned
The importance of flexibility and adaptability in the implementation of the "Portal de Contrataciones Abiertas de la Compra Pública" is highlighted. Integrating international standards may present initial challenges, but the ability to fine-tune solutions ensures long-term success. Furthermore, collaboration with various stakeholders, from citizens to public entities and civil society organizations, is key to building a strong ecosystem. Transparency and effective communication are essential to gain support and ensure the replicability of the innovation in other contexts.
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- Implementation - making the innovation happen
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Date Published:
2 August 2024