Abstract

The idea is that the digitisation of public procurement procedures will significantly reduce the bureaucracy, simplify procedures and standardise procedure documentation. At the same time, it should be emphasised that this is a time-consuming and complicated process that has caused certain practical difficulties. The analysis covers legal provisions concerning the method of preparing and transmitting information, as well as the technical requirements for electronic documents and means of electronic communication in public procurement proceedings or competitions. The article discuses some of the practical difficulties connected with implementing full digitisation, especially those concerning the technical aspects of electronic communication. The types of electronic signatures, their validation and related difficulties are also discussed.