Transparency in competitive tendering: The dominancy of bounded rationality

Procurement of good governance as a strategic tool for achieving value for money in public construction projects

“…Third, the results suggest that there is a positive and significant relationship between competition and VfM achievement. This result shed light on the critical role of competition in enhancing VfM achievement, hence supporting existing literature (Panga, 2021;Sama, 2022;Israel, 2023) and the arguments behind the governance theory (Bevir, 2011;Glas et al, 2018). The significance of competition in the procurement bidding process, particularly in public construction projects has become paramount.…”

“…Moreover, empirical studies consider e-procurement as a crucial foundation of transparency through which PEs can bolster effective and efficient resource utilisation (Bauhr, Czibik, Licht, & Fazekas, 2020;Harnovinsah, Al-Hakim, Erlina, & Muda, 2020). Studies by Sayi and Monko (2022), Israel, Mchopa, Mwaiseje and Mashene (2019) and Sama (2022) have reported positive and significant effects of transparency on the performance of PEs in terms of cost-effectiveness, quality and timely delivery. This is attributed to the fact that transparency promotes competition and accountability in public procurement processes.…”

“…Despite the growing recognition of the importance of procurement in promoting good governance, a notable gap exists in the literature regarding the specific influence of PGG in achieving VfM within the unique context of Tanzania's public construction sector. Previous research often focusses on addressing the challenges and deficiencies that hinder PEs from achieving VfM (Pastory, 2019;Matto, 2023;Israel, 2022), the drivers of cost and time overruns in construction projects (Kavishe et al, 2018;Manege & Kennedy, 2020;Israel, 2023) and the perceived benefits of regulatory compliance in public bidding process (Changalima et al, 2022;Sama, 2022;Panga, 2021). Understanding the role of PGG in achieving VfM is essential for devising practical strategies for effective implementation and delivery of public construction projects.…”

“…By exploring the relationships between the study variables, this study contributes to the existing literature on the role of PGG in VfM achievement within public construction projects, an area that has received limited attention, particularly in the context of Tanzania. As mentioned earlier, present scholarly investigations focus on challenges and deficiencies hindering the achievement of VfM (Pastory, 2019;Matto, 2023;Israel, 2022), the drivers of cost and time overruns (Kavishe et al, 2018;Manege & Kennedy, 2020;Mchopa, 2015), as well as the perceived benefits of regulatory compliance in the public bidding process (Changalima et al, 2022;Sama, 2022;Panga, 2021). The current study enhances scholars' understanding of the theoretical model of good governance and VfM achievement in public construction projects from the perspective of PGG.…”

Do transparency and accountability enhance regulatory compliance in public procurement? Evidence from Tanzania

“…In Tanzania, transparency within the procurement function can be assessed within the organisation or by an independent external organ to verify regulatory compliance (NAOT, 2022). Procurement transparency increases competition, allowing the organisation to obtain a lower price while also putting practitioners at ease about improving their efficiency and effectiveness in their day-to-day duties (Sama, 2022). Transparency reduces unethical practices such as corruption, embezzlement, and falsification in the implementation of procurement duties because established procedures are followed and public spending on procurement is clearly and legally disclosed to the general public.…”