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OpenProcurement

Ch 206.1of 34 Procurement Software
  1. 1Runs onAPI, self-hosted, Web
  2. 2CostsNot stated by the maker
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Overview

OpenProcurement is ranked #20 of 34 in procurement software on Specifiction. It runs on API, Self-hosted, Web.

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Purpose
OpenProcurement is an open source toolkit for procurement of goods and services by public authorities or private entities.openprocurement.io · 4 Oct 2026
Components
The toolkit includes a Business Process Management engine with a central database and API, plus an auction module.openprocurement.io · 4 Oct 2026
Platform model
Frontend platforms such as eMalls and marketplaces interact with the BPM engine through the OpenProcurement API.openprocurement.io · 4 Oct 2026
Auctions
The toolkit supports auctions, and the maker describes four auction types for procurement workflows.openprocurement.io · 4 Oct 2026
Transparency
Its data structure is based on Open Contracting Data Standards and publishes data that can be disclosed under applicable law.openprocurement.io · 4 Oct 2026
Technology
The toolkit uses Python, Pyramid, AngularJS, Bootstrap, Flask, CouchDB and PouchDB.openprocurement.io · 4 Oct 2026
Interoperability
Web platforms can interoperate with the central database through the API regardless of their programming language or technology.openprocurement.io · 4 Oct 2026
Hosting
The central database and auction module can be hosted on AWS, with SS3-compatible object storage such as OpenStack Swift required.openprocurement.io · 4 Oct 2026
Security responsibility
The central database does not store registered users’ authorization data; the web platform or operator is responsible for protecting account data from unauthorized access and accidental destruction or distortion.openprocurement.io · 4 Oct 2026
Scale limits
The toolkit is designed not to impose restrictions on database size or the number of procurements conducted.openprocurement.io · 4 Oct 2026
Commercial use
The maker says the free software may be used to build and sell custom commercial solutions, and toolkit components can be used together or separately.openprocurement.io · 4 Oct 2026
Documentation
The maker links to API documentation, procedure documentation and a GitHub repository.openprocurement.io · 4 Oct 2026
Support contact
The maker provides a contact form for reaching the OpenProcurement team.openprocurement.io · 4 Oct 2026

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