1. This minute supplements and should be read in conjunction with Circular 0040/2017, dated 30 September 2017.
2. The VAT increase of 1% has resulted in a change in prices when stationery and cleaning, gardening and electrical supplies are ordered by Head Office, district offices and non-section 21 schools.
3. Please be advised that the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) included the 1% VAT increase in contracts B/WCED 2381/16 (supply and delivery of stationery) and B/WCED 2382/16 (supply and delivery of cleaning, gardening and electrical supplies). The increase is effective from 01 April 2018 and both contracts expire on 30 September 2020.
4. New catalogues reflecting the amended prices for all items available on the abovementioned contracts are attached hereto. These prices include delivery to the relevant offices and schools.
5. Users must ensure that they select the correct price(s) as per their respective district when ordering.
6. Kindly bring the contents of this minute to the attention of all concerned.


SIGNED: LJ ELY
DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: CORPORATE SERVICES
DATE: 2018:05:31

Addendum A: Stationery  (size: 124 KB)
Addendum A: Cleaning  (size: 42 KB)