Question NW2734 to the Minister of Basic Education
24 August 2015 - NW2734
Wana, Ms T to ask the Minister of Basic Education
With reference to the contract for the supply of tablet computers to public schools across Gauteng, what (a) penalties and/or (b) other provisions are in place to ensure that (i) a certain company (name furnished) or (ii) any service providers sub-contracted by the specified company will deliver the tablet computers on time?
Reply:
The Department has put tight contract management measures with penalties including termination of the contract in the event of breach of the contract. This applies to all the service providers.