As India moves towards digital governance, the Government e-Marketplace (GeM Portal) has emerged as an important tool in public procurement. Launched to simplify the procurement process, the portal enables vendors, government departments to make purchases online and offline and provides public entities with a transparent and efficient way of transacting.
This guide offers an in-depth view of the GeM portal, from its benefits and services to step-by-step details of the registration and login process.
What is GeM Portal?
GeM (Government e-Marketplace) portal is an online platform operated by the Government of India, designed to simplify public sector transactions
It allows various departments and public sector units to purchase goods directly from certified vendors, thereby increasing transparency and reducing the administrative burden of traditional procurement methods.
Main objectives of GeM Portal:
• Promote transparency and efficiency.
• Promote ease of doing business with the Government.
• Provide direct access for sellers to Government buyers
Services provided by the Portal
The GeM portal provides a wide range of services, such as:
Product & Service Listing: Sellers can list their products/services while buyers can search, compare and purchase them.
• Direct Buying: Buyers can buy directly from sellers within the approved price range.
• Bidding and reverse auction: A transparent auction system helps buyers get the best price.
• Contract management: An integrated system manages contracts, ensuring timely and safe delivery.