Factor affecting the Implementation of E-Procurement Selected government hospitals in Tanzania

Abstract

Automatic tender evaluation is arguably one of the most critical functions for the success of a comprehensive government e-procurement system. Poor implementation of e-procurement practices in the health sector has led to delayed procurement of materials and services. The study focused on the effect online tender evaluation of bidders on timely procurement of goods in selected government hospitals in Tanzania. A cross-section research design was adopted where a sample of 104 respondents was selected using simple random and purposive sampling technique. Data collection methods included interview and questionnaire. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression analysis. The study found out that there is a significant and positive relationship between online tenders evaluations of bidders on timely procurement of goods. This implies that, online tender evaluation of bidders was important e-procurement practice that influences timely procurement of goods. It ensures time and costs saving. It allows storage and protects privacy of the bidding documents and evaluation results. It provides transparency and timely completion of the evaluation process and results. Therefore, the study recommended that all government hospitals in Tanzania should consider full implementation of online tender evaluation of bidders to greatly improve their operational performance in terms of time and cost savings that will help to achieve timely and successful procurement of goods in selected government hospitals.