The purpose of centralising government’s supplier database is to reduce duplication of effort and cost for both supplier and government while enabling electronic procurement processes
Prior to the CSD there was no single consolidated comprehensive supplier database existing for national, provincial or local government. This caused the duplication and fragmentation of supplier information across spheres of government.
Why should a supplier register on the CSD?
- Suppliers will only be required to register once when they do business with government;
- A supplier will be able to ensure their data is up-to-date, complete and accurate;
- Standardised and electronic verification of supplier information leading to reduced fraud with paper copies and manual processes;
- Supplier will not be required to submit physical tax clearance and business registration certificate to organs of state; and
- Single source of supplier information to all organs of state