The Main Aspects Of The Development Of Government Procurement Sphere In Georgia

The state procurement is one of the most important spheres of the country, where 12% of the gross domestic product comes from it. Therefore, the significance of importance is given to the government financial resources rational spending, fair and non-discriminatory environment formation, development of healthy competition in the state procurement process and the information transparency. For state and private sectors the functioning of the state procurement is important. Until 2010, state procurement in Georgia was carried out through means of a paper. Since December 1, 2010, the new procurement system was launched. Due to lack of proper transparency, there was discriminatory approach and corruption, availability of information was limited, high fees in tender participation and territorial inequality restricted competition. All tender procedures were carried out through means of a paper. Currently operating state procurement electronic system is characterized with a maximum transparency. The system can be used by the purchaser, supplier and any person interested in it.