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Collection Methodology for Key Performance Indicators for Smart Sustainable Cities

Dimension Economy
Sub-Dimension ICT
Category Public Sector
KPI Name Public Sector e-Procurement
KPI No. EC: ICT: PS: 3A Type: Advanced Type: Smart

Definition / Percentage of public sector procurement activities that are conducted electronically
Description

Rationale / The movement of procurement transactions (bids, requests for proposal (RFP),
Interpretation / invoices, payments) to electronic platforms can facilitate efficiency in government
Benchmarking operations and allow for a wider base of suppliers to access potential government
business.
Cities should take into account all transactions that occur during the procurement
process through various methods such as websites, web portals, mobile
applications, etc.
Cities that have moved a particular service to 100% electronic delivery can then use
that as the basis for reporting.
A higher value and an increasing trend are considered positive.
Methodology Calculate as:
Numerator: Number of public sector procurement activities conducted online.
Denominator: Total number of public sector procurement activities.
Multiply by 100
Unit Percentage
Data Sources / Data can be obtained through city departments with procurement functions and IT
Relevant departments.
Database

SDG Reference(s) SDG Target 16.6: Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all
levels.
SDG Target 16.7: Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative
decision-making at all levels.

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