{"id":1403,"date":"2024-08-19T07:35:29","date_gmt":"2024-08-19T07:35:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itlawco.com\/?p=1403"},"modified":"2024-08-19T07:35:29","modified_gmt":"2024-08-19T07:35:29","slug":"transversal-contracts-in-south-africa-an-overview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itlawco.com\/fr\/transversal-contracts-in-south-africa-an-overview\/","title":{"rendered":"Transversal contracts in South Africa: An overview"},"content":{"rendered":"

Transversal contracts are a cornerstone of South Africa\u2019s public procurement system. They are centralised agreements that the National Treasury facilitates for the goods or services that multiple government institutions require.<\/p>\n

Within the context above, \u201ctransversal\u201d means \u201cacross\u201d or \u201cspanning multiple entities\u201d. So, a transversal contract spans multiple government departments or institutions.<\/p>\n

The practical advantage of these contracts is that various government bodies can use them, rather than each one having to negotiate its own separate deal for the same or similar goods or services.\u00a0 Essentially, they aim to streamline procurement, significantly reduce costs, and promote standardisation, contributing to efficiency and transparency.<\/p>\n

This post provides an overview of transversal contracts in South Africa, exploring their legal framework, implementation process, benefits, and key principles. By the end of this post, you\u2019ll understand how transversal contracts operate, their role in public procurement, and their contribution to efficiency, transparency, and socio-economic development in South Africa.<\/p>\n

Legal and policy framework<\/h2>\n