Soroti University has enrolled onto the Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) 2.0 system, joining public institutions adopting the upgraded digital platform to manage procurement processes.
The deputy University Secretary Mr. Oyare Shaban delivering his welcome remarks
The University’s enrolment together with Soroti Regional Referral Hospital, Soroti City Council and Soroti District Local government by the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MoFPED) into system is expected to improve efficiency and transparency in procurement, reduce reliance on paper-based processes, provide easier access to procurement information and strengthen the tracking of procurement activities from planning through to contract managementat.
The adoption of e-GP 2.0 electronic platform is expected to track procurement by moving processes onto a centralised electronic platform to potentially reduce administrative delays and improving access to procurement opportunities for suppliers.
The launch today means that the four entities will henceforth be integrated into electronic system and Accounting Officers shall not accept procurement of services initiated by filling procurement forms.
Stakeholders from Soroti University, Soroti Regional Hospital, Soroti City Council and Soroti District Local Government attending the activation session of the e-GP System at the Anatomy Boardroom -Soroti University.
The e-GP system initiated in 2021 is part of Government’s broader public procurement reform and digitalisation agenda aimed at replacing the fragmented manual procurement processes.
The upgraded e-GP 2.0 builds on the earlier platform e-GP 1.0 that has been in use by the 36 government entities.
Dr. Isaac Kyaligonza, Commissioner Accountants Generals Office in charge Procurement Policy and Monitoring Dept engaging stakeholders about the benefits of the upgraded e-GP2.0 System.
The migration from paper to standardized framework for procurement and disposal of properties will help service providers reduce unnecessary physical interactions, thereby reducing favouritism and collusion.