Purpose

This study aims to build on social capital theory (SCT) and its dimensions by examining the role of social capital in the public procurement process and by identifying related contingencies that may influence procurement performance.

Design/methodology/approach

A systematic literature review and a thematic analysis regarding social capital in procurement are conducted. The antecedent–behaviour–consequence (ABC) model is used for illuminating linkages between social capital, contingencies and procurement performance.

Findings

The dimensions of social capital are investigated in the procurement process; however, the extent of social capital role can vary between the phases of the process. It is concluded that the contingencies of social dynamics are linked with social capital and may influence the outcomes and performance of the procurement process.

Practical implications

Social capital can ease interactions between public buyers and private suppliers by contributing to effective tendering, improving social interaction in negotiations and balancing rigidity in contract management, supporting the interests of both parties. The provided framework helps decision makers to comprehend the social dynamics in public procurement.

Social implications

Improving social dynamics and solutions in public procurement.

Originality/value

This study extends social capital research in the field of public procurement and creates a framework connecting social capital and prevailing contingency factors to procurement process performance.

中文翻译：

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探索社会资本在公共采购中的作用

目的

本研究旨在通过研究社会资本在公共采购过程中的作用并确定可能影响采购绩效的相关意外事件，以社会资本理论（SCT）及其维度为基础。

设计/方法论/途径

对采购中的社会资本进行了系统的文献综述和主题分析。前因-行为-后果（ABC）模型用于阐明社会资本、突发事件和采购绩效之间的联系。

发现

在采购过程中考察社会资本维度；然而，社会资本作用的程度在过程的不同阶段可能会有所不同。结论是，社会动态的突发事件与社会资本相关，可能影响采购过程的结果和绩效。

实际影响

社会资本可以通过促进有效招标、改善谈判中的社会互动以及平衡合同管理中的刚性来缓解公共买家和私人供应商之间的互动，支持双方的利益。所提供的框架有助于决策者理解公共采购中的社会动态。

社会影响

改善公共采购的社会动态和解决方案。

原创性/价值

本研究扩展了公共采购领域的社会资本研究，并创建了一个将社会资本和普遍的偶然因素与采购流程绩效联系起来的框架。