THE INFLUENCE OF E-ORDERING SYSTEM ON LGASPUBLIC PROCUREMENT PERFORMANCE: A CASE OF KASULU DISTRICT COUNCIL, KIGOMA TANZANIA

The study was conducted to determine the influence of e-Ordering system on the performance of public procurement of Kasulu District. The study employed a positivism philosophy and implemented a cross-sectional research design to answer research objectives. Data were collected from employees of Kasulu district council and suppliers that located in Kasulu district, Data were collected from 395 responded to questionnaires. Simple random sampling technique used to select sample. Data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) Version 27 where Bivariate Regression analysis using Chi-Square test, descriptive analysis were conducted to answer the research objectives. The study found that the e-Ordering System has a statistically significant and positive impact on public procurement performance in local government authorities (LGAs). Specifically, implementing e-Ordering System leads to improvements in timely allocation of goods and resources, increased value for money, better quality of services, reduced user complaints, and improved communication results. The study recommends that the government should create a conducive technological environment to encourage innovative investments in e-Procurement technology by LGAs, as effective technology plays a crucial role in enhancing public procurement performance in these areas.