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Journal Article
A Critical Analysis of the United Kingdom and South Africa’s Local Government Tendering Systems and their Transformative Impact
2024
Overview
This paper critically evaluates the effectiveness of South Africa’s local government tendering system in driving sustainable development and addressing historical injustices, drawing a comparative analysis with the United Kingdom's County Councils’ tendering practices in the health and social care sector. Through a secondary data approach, this research benchmarks the two systems, using qualitative data from government reports, tender documents, and policy reviews. Grounded in the Public Choice Theory, the paper interrogates how public sector tendering fosters economic equity and service delivery efficiency. The research reveals that while South Africa’s tendering framework promotes inclusive development, systemic corruption and inefficiencies impede its transformative potential. The UK’s model, conversely, demonstrates higher levels of accountability and market competitiveness, offering key lessons for reform. The paper argues for improved transparency, accountability, and stakeholder participation to recalibrate South Africa’s tendering system for sustainable governance outcomes.
