A Gestão de Compras Públicas: um Estudo de Caso da Central de Compras do Distrito Federal

Abstract

Objective: This article proposes to analyze, theoretically and empirically, the purchasing model adopted by the Federal Government of the Federal District (GDF), with no period comprising 2000-2017. The research question in North America or in the present study is the following: does the Federal District public administration adopt a centralized or decentralized model of public procurement? Method: An adopted methodology was based on a case study and on the collection of primary data in institutional systems, complemented by bibliographic and documentary research. Results: The research results show the purchasing model practiced by the Federal District Public Administration and a centralized closed purchasing model, but with decentralization characteristics. To note that an institutional system that meets the demand is missing, implies that the agencies use two or three different systems. It is noteworthy that such diversification does not use purchasing systems with coverage costs and reduces the data that are bid on in the DF, making it difficult to make decisions and implement improvements throughout the purchasing cycle. Practical and Theoretical Implications: The article aims to contribute theoretically and empirically with the knowledge produced on the purchasing models adopted by the Brazilian subnational governments.