Government e-Marketplace (GeM)
A New Era in Public Procurement
The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) is India's premier B2G digital marketplace for procurement of goods and services by central and state agencies. Launched in 2016, GeM has transformed public procurement by onboarding over 10 lakh sellers and 2,000+ buyers, facilitating transactions exceeding ₹2 lakh crore.
By leveraging cutting-edge technology, GeM streamlines tender creation, bidding, and order fulfilment—ensuring transparency, efficiency, and cost savings.
Why GeM?
Transparent Process
All transactions are recorded on a secure portal, eliminating bid manipulation and ensuring accountability.
Faster Procurement
Automated workflows reduce paperwork and shorten procurement cycles by up to 50%.
Competitive Pricing
Real-time e-auctions and reverse bidding foster healthy competition, delivering cost savings of up to 20%.
Quality Assurance
Pre-verified vendors and standardized product specifications guarantee compliance with industry benchmarks.
Compliance & Audit Trail
Digital records of every stage—from tender creation to invoice clearance—ensure full policy adherence.
Core GeM Features
e-Bidding & Reverse Auctions
Facilitate competitive bidding and dynamic price discovery.
e-Catalogue Management
Browse millions of products/services with detailed specifications and standard quality metrics.
Order Management & e-Payments
Track purchase orders, deliveries, invoices, and payments in real time.
Analytics & Reporting
Leverage dashboards for spend analysis, vendor performance, savings tracking, and predictive insights.
DigiLocker Integration & e-KYC
Instant verification of business credentials and compliance documents.
Dedicated Helpdesk & Vendor Support
24×7 assistance for bid queries, technical issues, and policy clarifications.
GeM vs Traditional Procurement
Traditionally, government procurement involved manual bidding, lengthy paperwork, and opaque decision-making. GeM replaces these legacy systems with a fully digital workflow, reducing cycle times by up to 80% and delivering clear audit trails at every stage.
Leegal's End-to-End GeM Support
Vendor Registration & Onboarding
Guidance on DSC, MSME validation, and profile optimization to ensure swift GeM activation.
Tender Identification & Bid Strategy
Market research to shortlist relevant tenders, competitive analysis, and price benchmarking.
Documentation & Compliance
Preparation and review of technical specifications, financial bids, certifications, and annexures to minimise rejection risk.
Training & Capacity Building
Custom workshops and tool-kits to upskill your team on platform navigation, bid management, and regulatory updates.
Post-Award Contract Management
Order fulfilment planning, milestone tracking, invoice reconciliation, and dispute resolution.
Performance Analytics & Dashboarding
Real-time insights on bid conversion rates, procurement cycles, vendor scorecards, and cost-efficiency metrics.
Our Proven 6-Step Process
Consultation & Gap Analysis
Assess your product/service portfolio and past bidding performance.
GeM Onboarding
Complete vendor registration, e-catalogue setup, and credential verification.
Tender Mapping
Identify high-value tenders aligned with your capabilities and growth goals.
Bid Preparation
Craft compelling technical and financial proposals that maximise your scoring potential.
Submission & Negotiation
Manage e-bidding, reverse auctions, and online negotiations on your behalf.
Performance Tracking
Monitor delivery milestones, capture feedback, and implement continuous improvements.
FAQ & Contact
Frequently Asked Question
Q: Who can register on GeM?
Businesses with valid PAN, GST, DSC certificates and compliance documents.