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Please note that the ordering process in this circular is only applicable to non-section 21 schools. |
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To improve and expedite ordering processes, the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has concluded two separate contracts for the supply and delivery of stationery and cleaning materials for the period of 1 March 2015 to 31 March 2017. |
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An online facility will be made available to all non-section 21 schools during May and August 2015 for the capturing of stationery and cleaning material orders for use from January 2016. Further details will be provided during April 2015. |
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It is required that the full order for the 2016 school year be placed during the online opportunity in May 2015 to ensure that stationery and cleaning materials are delivered prior to the start of the new school year. |
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A top up online capturing opportunity will again be afforded to non-section 21 schools during August 2015, should you have become aware of the need to purchase additional stationery and cleaning materials for use in 2016. |
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Orders for stationery for schools in all education districts will be placed with the following service provider who is contracted to the WCED:
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Masiqhame Trading 1057 CC
30 Blinkwater Crescent
Edgemead
7441
Telephone no.: 021 558 9947
Contact person: Mr G Daniels |
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Orders for cleaning materials will be placed with two different service providers who are contracted to the WCED. |
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For schools in the metropole education districts orders for cleaning materials will be placed with the following service provider:
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RC Suppliers
14 Klaver Street
Sybrand Park
Rondebosch
7700
Telephone no.: 021 696 9361
Contact person: Ms R Blankenaar |
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For schools in the rural education districts orders for cleaning materials will be placed with the following service provider:
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Amanthi Traders CC
2 Nice Street
Uitzicht
7550
Telephone no.: 021 976 7938
Contact person: Ms M Gouveia Ferreira |
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Catalogues containing stationery and cleaning material items and the price per item are attached hereto. Please ensure that you refer to the catalogues applicable to your education district only. The prices provided include delivery to your school. |
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Please note that the stationery contract does not provide for the supply and delivery of copy paper and printer cartridges. These items, as well as other items not detailed in the stationery and cleaning material catalogues, will have to be ordered on a WCED 026 form and submitted to the Learning and Teaching Support Material (LTSM) office. The aforementioned items will therefore be advertised in the open market and procurement will be undertaken via supply chain management processes. The address of the LTSM office is:
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Western Cape Education Department
LTSM Office
Golden Acre Building
15th Floor
Cape Town
8001 |
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It is very important for schools to plan carefully in determining how their Norms and Standards and other funds are managed to meet all the necessary learner and school requirements. |
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Kindly bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all relevant officials. |
SIGNED: PA VINJEVOLD
HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2015:02:25
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