What is it about?
This case study investigates the bidding process in the Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone (RBIDZ) to assess its alignment with the principles of fairness, transparency, equitability, cost-effectiveness and a competitive bidding process outlined in Section 217 of the Constitution.
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Why is it important?
This setting relates to the bidding process in SOEs to align with the legislative framework to improve public sector performance and service delivery.
Perspectives
The findings signify the importance of effective communication, the value of briefing and debriefing sessions, and the need for alignment with international best practices to contribute to the effectiveness of the bidding process. The research recommends integrating digital technologies, fostering stakeholder collaboration, and adhering to international best practices to enhance bidding processes in SOEs. It also advises policymakers to invest in digital infrastructure, bolster cybersecurity, offer stakeholder training, and develop a digital procurement framework. This empirical investigation contributes to an understanding of the role of the bidding process within the context of SOEs.
Katlego Kekana
University of Johannesburg
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This page is a summary of: Evaluating and assessing the effectiveness of the bidding process for state-owned entities, Africa’s Public Service Delivery and Performance Review, July 2025, AOSIS Open Journals,
DOI: 10.4102/apsdpr.v13i1.936.
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