open procurement
[/ˈoʊpən prəˈkjʊrmənt/]
nounpl: open procurements
licitação aberta
1. A public purchasing process where any qualified supplier or contractor can bid for government or institutional contracts, with transparent procedures and published requirements
The city initiated an open procurement process to select a new waste management company.
A prefeitura iniciou um processo de licitação aberta para selecionar uma nova empresa de gestão de resíduos.
2. A competitive bidding system that ensures equal opportunity for all eligible participants and promotes fair competition
Open procurement requirements mandate that all bids be evaluated using objective criteria.
Os requisitos de licitação aberta exigem que todas as propostas sejam avaliadas usando critérios objetivos.
In Brazil, open procurement (licitação aberta) is a mandatory requirement for public administration at federal, state, and municipal levels, regulated by Law 8.666/1993 and Law 14.133/2021. It reflects the country's constitutional principle of impartiality and transparency in public spending. In the USA, similar processes are governed by federal procurement regulations and are fundamental to government accountability. Both countries emphasize open procurement to prevent corruption and ensure value for taxpayers.
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