South Africa government Public procurement is big business – government spends in excess of R938 billion a year on goods, services and works. Apart from the direct impact the spent has on every South African in terms of quality of life or lack thereof, it also provides enormous opportunity to contribute to inclusive economic growth, advancement of government’s social objectives and in general is at the heart of service delivery of government to the people of South Africa. Good public procurement is key to delivering sustainable value for money in relation to this very significant element of public expenditure – and good procurement needs good Funding partner.