Digitizing procurement. Connecting buyers and sellers. Transparent, efficient, fair. Simplifying government purchases. Boosting competition. Streamlining processes. Empowering businesses. Driving economic growth.
How to start with Government E market services :
- Government E-Market (GeM) services provide an online platform for procurement by government departments and public sector units.
- To start, buyers and sellers need to register on the GeM portal.
- Buyers typically include ministries, departments, and their respective offices, along with central and state public sector units.
- Sellers can be product manufacturers, suppliers, or service providers.
- After registration, sellers list their products or services on the platform.
- Buyers can browse these listings, compare their options, and purchase directly from the platform.
- This digital, streamlined process simplifies government procurement.
- It enhances transparency and efficiency and promotes fair competition.
Steps for using government E market services
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Registration: To use the Government E-Market services, first, you need to register on the GeM portal. There are separate registration processes for buyers and sellers.
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Completing Profile: After successful registration, complete your profile by providing the necessary details. This includes your organizational particulars for buyers or product/service details for sellers.
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Product/Service Listing: If you’re a seller, you need to list your products or services on the platform following the given guidelines. Accurate descriptions and relevant certifications, if applicable, should be provided for each listing.
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Browsing & Comparison: Buyers can browse through the listed products and services, compare them based on price, specifications, and other factors.
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Purchasing: Once the buyer has identified the right product or service, they can add it to their cart and proceed to purchase directly from the platform.
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Payment: Make the payment as per the options available. There may be different options for various government departments and public sector units.
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Delivery & Confirmation: Once the payment is made and the order is confirmed, the seller is responsible for delivery. Once delivered, the buyer confirms receipt of the product/service.
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Ratings and Reviews: After delivery, buyers and sellers can rate each other on the platform. This helps maintain the quality of service on the portal.
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Dispute Resolution: In case of any discrepancies or issues, the GeM portal has a dedicated dispute resolution mechanism in place.