Análisis de efectividad y gestión en los procesos de contratación pública de la Empresa “MOVILIDAD DE MANTA-EP”.

Abstract

This scientific article was based on the analysis of the effectiveness and management of public procurement processes in the Company “MOVILIDAD DE MANTA-EP”. After the August 2021 reform that unified its municipal powers in matters of Mobility, Land Transportation, Transit and Road Safety, the company has carried out several contracting processes to guarantee efficiency in the use of public resources and achieve its institutional objectives. Using a mixed methodological approach that combines quantitative and qualitative methods, 179 procurement processes executed between January 2022 and December 2023 were examined. Non-probabilistic sampling was applied to exhaustively study each process, collecting data through the National Public Procurement System. and interviews with key officials and suppliers. The results revealed significant challenges such as the lack of staff training and delays in internal processes, although achievements were highlighted such as the increase in certified public procurement personnel and the reduction of the payable portfolio. The discussion focused on the importance of implementing good contracting practices to improve efficiency and transparency, thus strengthening public management and accountability. This study not only offered a critical evaluation of the contracting management of “MANTA-EP MOBILITY”, but also provided recommendations to optimize its processes and serve as a reference for other public companies facing similar challenges in Ecuador and the region.