During the audit and finance seminar, some participants have requested North West District Council and Tawana Land Board to come up with an effective tool for tackling irregularities in the tendering and procurement processes to promote fair competition amongst suppliers.
The requested came from the participants following a presentation by Local Authorities Procurement and Asset Disposal (LAPAD) secretary, Mr Seoroleng Malepe regarding the procedures and regulations of tendering and procurement processes. The complain was regarding certain irregularities in the processes as some people persued their personal interests resulting in tenders won by same people. Also, they have noticed that adequate contracting practices were not consistently adopted to implement sound principles and policies, including achieving value for money and open and fair competition.
They further added that at times people who did not qualify were awarded tenders while others did not have resources/equipment and ended up selling their tenders. Also, interference of bidders in the tendering processes was indicated as it compromises fairness and equity. According to Mr Reaboka Mbulawa, one of the participants, some failed to complete project within stipulated time resulting in extension of their completion period. He requested the procuring entities to develop a data base of all suppliers in the district to promote effective competition. This tool would ensure that the two institutions are transparent and fair to all bidders.
The requested came from the participants following a presentation by Local Authorities Procurement and Asset Disposal (LAPAD) secretary, Mr Seoroleng Malepe regarding the procedures and regulations of tendering and procurement processes. The complain was regarding certain irregularities in the processes as some people persued their personal interests resulting in tenders won by same people. Also, they have noticed that adequate contracting practices were not consistently adopted to implement sound principles and policies, including achieving value for money and open and fair competition.
They further added that at times people who did not qualify were awarded tenders while others did not have resources/equipment and ended up selling their tenders. Also, interference of bidders in the tendering processes was indicated as it compromises fairness and equity. According to Mr Reaboka Mbulawa, one of the participants, some failed to complete project within stipulated time resulting in extension of their completion period. He requested the procuring entities to develop a data base of all suppliers in the district to promote effective competition. This tool would ensure that the two institutions are transparent and fair to all bidders.