Since 2017, the World Bank team has been evaluating the Prozorro ETS, based on the results of which it has granted permission to conduct tender procedures for projects that are financed by the World Bank.
Recently, this review was conducted again and found that Prozorro, together with the Prozorro Market, meet the requirements of the Electronic Procurement Requirements for MDB Financed Operations approved in July 2019. Based on these results, the World Bank has officially recommended that national procurement procedures of up to €5,000,000 be carried out using these two instruments.
According to the Deputy Minister of Economy of Ukraine, Nadia Bigun, some of the recommendations have already been implemented in Prozorro, within the framework of the recently adopted Resolution No. 1178. This includes the possibility of successfully holding a tender, even if only one supplier submitted an offer, as well as the right to specify a higher-than-expected price in the tender offer.
The adjustment of the electronic system to the specific conditions and standards of the World Bank has also already begun, including the finalization of the appeal mechanism. It is expected that Prozorro will be fully compliant with World Bank requirements in spring 2023.
The World Bank is already financing some reconstruction projects of Ukrainian critical facilities. Over time, the number of such projects will increase, so Prozorro must have all the necessary functionality to ensure not only public tenders for reconstruction but also those implemented with financing from international investors.
It is also planned to adapt the system to the organization of specific purchases of consultant services, design services, and architectural works. For this, it is necessary to implement a two-stage type of bidding, similar to the competitive dialogue procedure:
Thanks to the support of the World Bank, the economy of Ukraine will receive a powerful impetus for recovery. Large investment international projects will help to rebuild destroyed infrastructure and housing stock, and will also provide more orders and financing for regional businesses that will be able to participate in tenders.