Question NW2696 to the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
26 October 2023 - NW2696
Mhlongo, Mr TW to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
(1). With reference to his reply to question 2477 on 29 June 2023 (a) what the full details of the contracted event providers are, (b) on what date were they contracted and (c) how contractors were contracted. (2). whether his department will furnish Mr. TW Mhlongo with proof that the 48 event providers were contacted and that bids were submitted; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details. (3). What (a) number of event contracts out of the 48 appointed companies have benefited and (b) the value of each contract since 1 January 2021 up to the latest specified date for which information is available?
Reply:
1. (a). See attached full list of contracted service providers (ANNEXURE A)
(b). Contract start date was18 September 2020 and end date 18 September 2023
(c). They were contracted through the tender process.
2. All forty-eight (48) bids were received by the Department on the closing and time. Appointment letters were sent out to all (48) contracted service providers. (see attached list of appointment letters). (ANNEXURE B
3. Thirty-three (33) service providers have benefited from the contract. The value of contract is as follows: see attached full list of contracted service providers and value of contracts (ANNEXURE C)