JOHANNESBURG, June 29 /PRNewswire/ --

Quadrem, a global provider of Supply Management Solutions, proudly
announced that it received the top award for the Best Public Sector
Procurement Project at the IPSA/CIPS annual Pan Africa Conference in
Johannesburg. Catherine Hills, Client Services Director at Quadrem Africa
(Pty) Ltd., received the award on behalf of Quadrem Africa.

Quadrem was the only Service Provider among the nominees for this
particular award. The company entered their Centralized Supplier Database
project, which was initiated on 14 June 2002 and has grown to be the largest,
most comprehensive, supplier database nationally, with over 30.000
registered, verified and maintained supplier profiles. The database supports
over 15 Local and Provincial government organizations and Public and
Municipal entities nationally.

Referring to Quadrem's entry, Henry Malinga, Chief Director of Supply
Chain Policy at National Treasury and judge of the Best Public Sector
Procurement Project category, said, "The high level of professionalism and
quality product offer from Quadrem has had a huge positive impact on the
Supply Chain Management environment."

"I'm absolutely delighted that Quadrem Africa has been recognised for its
contribution to public sector procurement," said Deon Mocke, Vice President,
Quadrem Africa. "Our supplier database and sourcing services have
consistently provided our clients with the proven assurance that their
procurement processes are well-governed, meet all regulatory requirements and
are exceptionally efficient. We also know the supplier community appreciates
our service for its role in ensuring transparency and fairness in the
purchasing process."

About Quadrem

Quadrem Africa's customers include the Western Cape Provincial
Government, City of Cape Town, Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, two District
Municipalities, five local Municipalities, Western Cape Gambling & Racing
Board, Perishable Products Export Control Board, Robben Island Museum, Cape
Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) and Free State Provincial
Government. Established in 2000, Quadrem International Ltd. has locations in
Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, France, Mexico, The Netherlands,
Peru, Singapore, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and the United
States. Quadrem delivers "on demand" solutions that enable buyers and their
suppliers around the world to automate processes, improve performance and
reduce supply chain costs. Solutions include eSourcing, eProcurement,
eInvoicing, contract management, spend management, supplier relationship
management, electronic catalogues and master data management.
http://www.quadrem.com