Nova lei de licitações e contratos administrativos na percepção da secretaria de saúde do estado do Piauí-SESAPI

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the vision of the Health Department of the State of Piauí (SESAPI) regarding the implementation of the new Law on Public Procurement and Administrative Contracts (Law No. 14,133/2021), with an emphasis on its repercussions for public administration in the health area. The new legislation brought substantial changes to the bidding process, aiming at greater efficiency, transparency, and legal certainty, in addition to adjustments to the new needs of public management. The research was conducted through interviews with eight SESAPI auctioneers, in addition to the analysis of documents related to the bidding processes conducted by the Department after the new law came into effect. Based on the information obtained, it was found that the new law presents both challenges and opportunities for SESAPI. Among the challenges, the adaptation of employees to the new requirements and the complexity of the new bidding procedures stands out. On the other hand, legislation offers benefits, such as greater flexibility in bidding procedures and the simplification of some phases, which can help speed up the contracting of essential public health services. The survey showed that SESAPI is in the process of adapting to the new legislation, with the need for ongoing training and updating of internal processes to ensure compliance and effectiveness in contracting. In addition, the general perception of managers is that, in the long term, the new law can provide more efficient management of public resources in the health area, improving the quality of services offered to the population.