Case Study: Shared Services Ministry of Health achieves €358K savings with Vortal electronic auctions

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The Shared Services Ministry of Health (SPMS, E.P.E.) sought to centralize, optimize, and rationalize procurement for Portugal's National Health Service, striving for greater transparency and efficiency in its purchasing procedures. To address this challenge, SPMS partnered with the vendor Vortal to implement its innovative electronic auction service.

By utilizing Vortal's electronic auction platform, the ministry conducted a large-scale, centralized auction for medical drugs. The solution provided total transparency and real-time information for suppliers, fostering intense competition. This process resulted in substantial savings of €358,291.86 for the National Health Service institutions, directly contributing to more efficient public spending.

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