1. (a) The Department concluded 271 Contracts (Tenders) which were awarded to 289 Service Providers.
2. (a) The services provided ranged from general goods and services and construction works and services.
(b) The total contract value associated with the awards is R 3 254 243 582.91 and as at 30 September 2017 an amount of R 1 793 385 746.65 has been paid to Service Providers as referenced in 1 (a) above.
(3) (a) In terms of the Preferential Procurement Regulation of 2011 as amended the Service Providers are measured on B-BBEE contribution levels and not purely on their black status;
(b) the awards made are based on B-BBEE contribution and form part of the contract value amount as referenced in 2 (b) above.
(c) As at 30 September 2017 an amount of R 1 793 385 746.65 has been paid to Service Providers.
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