The SABS SCM subscribes to Section 217 of the South African constitution which stipulates that all public sector procurement shall be fair, transparent, competitive, equitable and cost effective.
As per Section 38 (1)(iii) of the Public Finance Management Act, SABS procure goods, services and/or work fairly and ensure best value for money whilst limiting opportunities for malpractice and other forms of intentional wrongdoing. It is the policy of the SABS to procure technically and operationally suitable quality products and services at optimum total cost of ownership (TCO) without compromising competitive cost.
Preference will be given to products bearing the SABS mark, on grounds that conformity with the technical requirement is assured. Preference, but to a lesser extent, will be given to suppliers certified to SANS 9001/ISO 9001 by SANAS accredited (or SANAS recognised) certification bodies on grounds that their processes are adequately controlled.
- 1. To consolidate total spending to achieve economies of scale.
- 2. To reduce the total cost of ownership of goods, services and/or works.
- 3. To set and meet internal BBBEE targets.
- 4. To provide internal and external customers with the value-added service and the goods and services which they require to perform their functions.
- 5. To uphold SABS value system, that is, Respect, Accountability, Fairness and Trust when procuring goods and services.