# APPOINTMENT OF A PANEL OF A QUALIFIED ACCOUNTING SERVICE PROVIDERS TO

> This tender closed on 2026-09-07.

- **Reference:** 5/1/1-26/27-166 POACSAGRIECON
- **Issuer:** [Eastern Cape - Agriculture](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/eastern-cape-agriculture.md)
- **Region:** Eastern Cape
- **Type:** Expression of interest
- **Published:** 2026-08-17
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-07 13:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-08-25 13:00 SAST (compulsory)
- **Sectors:** [Other professional services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M74.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Appointment of a panel of qualified accounting service providers to assist farmers in all six districts of the Eastern Cape with financial reporting and statutory compliance.** The panel will support the Department of Agriculture’s Financial Record Keeping Programme across six districts, delivering asset registers, financial statements, tax submissions, payroll obligations, and compliance with SARS, CIPC, and related bodies. Suitable bidders should be registered accounting practices or teams with SAICA/SAIPA/ACCA affiliation and a local EC presence. The procurement is an Expression of Interest with a mandatory briefing.

#### Requirements
- Valid tax compliance status and SARS PIN; registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and LOGIS; proof of registration status.
- Registration with a recognized professional body (SAICA/SAIPA/ACCA) and evidence of team qualifications; CVs with references for each member.
- Based in the Eastern Cape (office within a district) and capacity to operate across all six districts; confidentiality and data ownership of DoA information.
- Compulsory elements include a detailed project plan, methodology, and evidence of previous similar work; ability to use Pastel or similar software; adherence to data security and statutory reporting requirements.

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 07 September 2026 at 11:00. Briefing is mandatory on 25 August 2026 at 11:00 (virtual via Teams). Availability of documents starts 14 August 2026.
- Submission method: sealed envelope with project number/description delivered to the tender box at Office 45, Indwe Building, Bhisho, 5605; bids opened publicly at 11:00.
- Documents to submit: filled official forms (SBD1, SBD4, SBD7.1), company profile, CVs, proof of professional registrations, JV agreements if applicable, POPIA consent form, CSD/LOGIS details, tax compliance status (PIN/CSD), and proof of authority to sign.
- Pre-qualifications: bidders must be on CSD and LOGIS; tax compliance status; evidence of professional registrations; acceptance that data remain DoA property and confidential.
- Evaluation: functionality merits (minimum 65/100 to proceed to price evaluation) based on team experience, project capability, professional registrations, and proposed approach; 80/20 preferential points system applies; duration to be a 3-year panel.

## Description

APPOINTMENT OF A PANEL OF A QUALIFIED ACCOUNTING SERVICE PROVIDERS TO

APPOINTMENT OF A PANEL OF A QUALIFIED ACCOUNTING SERVICE PROVIDERS TO ASSIST FARMERS IN ALL SIX DISTRICTS OF THE EASTERN CAPE WITH FINANCIAL REPORTING AND STATUTORY COMPLIANCE

Conditions: (Virtually) Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/313394260552870?p=dmSiPNpIY1CMBvP6W5 Briefing Venue: (Virtually) Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/313394260552870?p=dmSiPNpIY1CMBvP6W5

## Documents

- EOI PROGRAME ECONOMICS.pdf..pdf

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## Published on

- [eTenders.gov.za](https://www.etenders.gov.za)

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