Повышение эффективности выявления антиконкурентных соглашений в государственных закупках: анализ цифровых инструментов и международных лучших практик / Enhancing Efficiency in Detecting Anti-Competitive Agreements in State Procurement: An Analysis of Digital Tools and International Best Practices

Abstract

Detection of violations of competition law in public procurement processes under existing electronic systems requires significant resources. This article examines the effectiveness of various international digital tools and platforms in simplifying data analysis of procurement processes and uncovering anti-competitive agreements. Within the framework of the article, a study of international experience was carried out, and innovative solutions in the field were highlighted. The study suggests integrating advanced digital tools into a new e-procurement system. The main recommendations are related to the introduction of an automated tool for detecting and proving possible anti-competitive agreements in the e-procurement system, which will enable the revelation of interconnections between economic entities by identifying the characteristics of agreements restricting competition, as well as calculating and managing possible risks. The proposed changes aim to improve the identification of connections between business entities, highlight suspicious activities by the latter, and provide a flexible and interoperable system for comprehensive data analysis. These changes are expected to promote competition and transparency in public procurement.