Public Procurement

Public procurement refers to the process by which government departments purchase goods and services. In South Africa, public procurement is regulated by section 217 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, which sets out fairness, equitability, transparency, competitiveness and cost-effectiveness as the key principles of public procurement. Adhering to these principles helps address socio-economic challenges, support national development goals and promote good governance.

To assist public and private sector clients with the complex legislative and legal principles which apply to tender processes, Adams & Adams’ Public Procurement Law (PPL) team plays a pivotal role in closely guiding its client in the design and implementation of processes to ensure that the Constitutional principles of procurement are met.

In addition, the Adams & Adams’ team assists private sector clients to navigate through tedious procurement process, as well as challenge public procurement process which fall foul of the applicable principles.