Question NW1750 to the Minister of Tourism
25 May 2023 - NW1750
Matumba, Mr A to ask the Minister of Tourism
Whether, given the past reported procurement challenges, her department has familiarised itself with the new Preferential Procurement Regulations issued on 4 November 2022 to avoid negative findings in future audits; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
I have been informed that the department is aware of the new Preferential Procurement Regulations issued on 4 November 2022 and as a result have made the changes to the departmental Supply Chain Management policy as follows: -
The preferential points for bids below R50 million which is for bids based on 80/20 principle are allocated as follows:
- 6% for Women-Owned Businesses
- 12% for Black-Owned Businesses
- 2% for SMMEs
Awarding of the bid is based on 80% for price and 20% for preferential points as stated above.
The preferential points for bids above R50 million which is for bids based on 90/10 principle are allocated as follows:
- 2% for People Living with Disabilities
- 2% for Women-Owned Businesses
- 2% for SMMEs
- 4% for Black-Owned Businesses
Awarding of the bid is based on 90% for price and 10% for preferential points as stated above.