Procurement Fundamentals

Core concepts every bidder should understand about public procurement.

4 Guides

Start here if you're new to government tendering. These guides cover the essential laws and frameworks that govern how public entities buy goods and services.

Fundamentals Guides

What is Public Procurement?

A beginner's guide to understanding how South African government buys goods and services, and how SMEs can participate.

PFMA & MFMA Basics: What Bidders Need to Know

Understand the Public Finance Management Act and Municipal Finance Management Act—the laws that govern how government entities spend money.

Preferential Procurement: Understanding B-BBEE Points

How B-BBEE status affects your bid scoring, and what the 80/20 and 90/10 preference point systems mean for your business.

Supply Chain Management Framework Explained

Navigate the SCM regulations that govern how government entities procure goods and services, from planning to contract management.

Ready to learn about your rights?

Now that you understand the basics, learn about your rights as a bidder and how to challenge unfair procurement decisions.

Bidder Rights Guides