Inovação em compras governamentais: o estudo técnico preliminar no planejamento de compras do IFRN

Abstract

This Master’s thesis aims to understand the incorporation of the Preliminary Technical Study, as an innovation, in the routine of planning the acquisition of goods and hiring of common non- continuous services at IFRN, between 2018 and 2021. The methodology used consists of applied research, in a qualitative approach, with descriptive and exploratory purposes. The investigation was carried out through a case study, with the data collected through bibliographic and documentary research, and semi-structured interviews with the managers responsible for purchasing management at IFRN, where the data were analyzed through systematic review, document and content analysis. The results showed that most of the works that address innovations in public procurement usually carry out research from the point of view of the internal phase of the bidding, seeking to improve administrative procedures and create new strategies. By exploring the object from a broader perspective that involved all levels of the organization, the research found that the alignment of the Preliminary Technical Studies (ETP) to the IFRN’s strategic planning is carried out by observing the institutional plans and the Annual Contracting Plan. As a direct result of the introduction of the ETP into the IFRN’s procurement planning, there were changes in the management of demands, which are mainly linked to the interaction and commitment of the individuals responsible for the building of the documentation. Difficulties in interpreting the contents were also identified by those responsible for the preparation of the Preliminary Technical Study. It was concluded that the present research provided new knowledge that goes beyond the legal aspects that involve the object of study. It threw light on how the ETP is being implemented in practice, considering its benefits for purchasing management and difficulties faced.