Enhancing Transparency in Public Procurement: Development of a Web Application for Evaluating Peruvian Suppliers
Received: 27 March 2026 | Revised: 22 April 2026 and 4 May 2026 | Accepted: 15 May 2026 | Online: 6 June 2026
Corresponding author: Juan Mansilla-Lopez
Abstract
This study presents the design and implementation of a web application to evaluate suppliers' knowledge in public procurement processes in Peru, addressing the growing need for transparency and efficiency. The platform features a modular web architecture, an intuitive assessment interface, an AI-powered question generator and performance evaluation tool, and automated assessment reports aligned with the national regulatory framework and hiring categories. The main contribution of this work lies in the development of an automated and scalable approach to objectively assess regulatory knowledge, going beyond traditional procurement platforms that focus primarily on access to information and procurement search systems. A preliminary pilot test conducted in three private companies demonstrated a 55% reduction in evaluation time compared to manual processes, a latency p95 between 480–620 ms, and a 0% error rate under concurrent usage conditions. User satisfaction was 4.3 out of 5 on the Likert scale, demonstrating the usability and effectiveness of the platform. The reported results correspond to a preliminary pilot, with a larger validation involving 10 organizations and more than 120 participants across eight Peruvian regions planned for future work. Further research will expand the assessment through scenario-based evaluations, fairness-aligned criteria, and comparative analysis with existing tools using cost–benefit and ROI metrics.
Keywords:
public procurement, web application, suppliers evaluation, artificial intelligence, digital governmentReferences
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