Public procurement modernisation: from paper to outcome-based
Public procurement in UZ has a framework, but the process is bureaucratic. Modernisation opportunity — outcome-based contracts, vendor diversity, transparency.
Discuss Your ChallengeWhere public procurement in UZ stands now
Electronic procurement framework exists (xarid.uz and analogues). Tenders posted, bids accepted electronically.
But:
- Many procurements awarded to incumbent vendors with “established relationships”.
- Specifications written for a narrow vendor base.
- Outcome-based contracting rare — process-based dominates.
- Vendor diversity limited.
- Innovation procurement (new vendors with new approaches) difficult.
What can change
Outcome-based contracts. “Deliver outcome X in timeframe Y” instead of “do tasks A,B,C”.
Independent vendor pre-qualification. Not only “worked with government before”.
SME participation. Lower barriers, fast-track for small bids.
Innovation procurement framework. Sandbox for new approaches.
Transparency dashboards. Public visibility of awarded contracts, performance.
Vendor performance tracking. Multi-procurement vendor scoring.
Anti-corruption discipline. Conflict-of-interest declarations enforced.
Where the cracks are
Political resistance — incumbent vendors hold relationships.
Procurement officers risk-averse. Innovation procurement — career risk.
Capacity for outcome-based contracts limited.
Citizen / civil society watchdog weak.
What to discuss
Pilot outcome-based contracting for select sectors.
Innovation sandbox formal framework.
Vendor performance database.
Strengthening anti-corruption discipline.
International best practice adoption — UK GDS approach, Korea ePEEPS, Estonia.
Related
- /en/insights/government-after-egov/ — after e-gov
- /en/expertise/government-procurement/ — procurement expertise
- /en/insights/government-trust-public-services/ — trust
- /en/architecture/government-procurement-platform/ — platform
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