Description
Reviews are an important part of the overall procurement process. A review can improve procurement management and demonstrate public accountability by providing an
honest independent appraisal of the procurement, the delivery of the contract and the outcomes achieved.
Objective:
A review provides an opportunity to check if the anticipated benefits have been achieved, and if there are opportunities for improvements in what we do and how we do it.
Reviews are a way of communicating the value of the procurement to the responsible Minister and to the South African taxpayer.
Output: - Sourcing Strategy Review Report
Review recommendations must be implemented by the department if a ‘learning organisation’ is to succeed and real opportunity for continuous improvement provided.
WHY MUST THE SOURCING STRATEGY BE REVIEWED?
The roles and responsibilities for delivery (governance) and the transparency of the decisions made, money spent and results achieved (accountability) are all subject to review.
This stresses the need for due process at all stages of procurement.
Except for governance and accountability reasons, it is also important to take stock to refine and improve the sourcing strategy.
After all, strategic sourcing is not a once-off event, but a continuous cycle of improvement.