Legal provisions on goods procurement under the one-envelope bidding procedure from the practice in Binh Duong province

Bidding is an inevitable activity of the market economy. The public investment capital in Vietnam is governed by the Law on Bidding. Although the Law on Bidding has been amended, it still does not ensure a fair competitive, transparent, and efficient environment for bidding activities in lines with international practices. Some contractors violates the Law on Bidding seriously and it creates barriers for businesses that comply with laws. Limitations of the current bidding management not only lead to the increase in the investment for public works but also reduce the competitiveness of Vietnam in general and Binh Duong province in particular. It is essential to examine legal provisions on goods procurement under the one-envelope bidding procedure which is implemented in Binh Duong province.