APPOINTMENT OF A PANEL OF ATTORNEYS TO THE COMMUNITY SCHEMES OMBUD SERVICE FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS.Closed

Overview

CSOS seeks to appoint a Panel of Attorneys to the Community Schemes Ombud Service for a period of three years. Bidders should be law firms with admitted Attorneys, including a Lead Attorney, capable of providing broad legal services (litigation, corporate/commercial, regulatory, contracts, labour, IT, property, debt collection, governance, etc.) and meeting statutory and professional requirements (Fidelity Fund, Right of Appearance, Good Standing). Must be CSD-registered, tax-compliant, and capable of delivering across CSOS offices nationwide (Table A specialties). (CSOS003-2026 PANEL OF ATTORNEYS.pdf)

Requirements

• Mandatory qualifications (lead attorney):
  • Admission as Attorney and Right of Appearance in High Court; Fidelity Fund certificate; Good Standing letter; lead Attorney must have at least 4 years post-admission experience; provide clear CV. (CSOS003-2026 PANEL OF ATTORNEYS.pdf)
• Administrative/compliance:
  • Company profile with area(s) of specialization (Table A); references; team CVs; proof of CSD registration; SARS Tax PIN or Tax Compliance status; B-BBEE status documentation. (CSOS003-2026 PANEL OF ATTORNEYS.pdf)
• Evaluation prerequisites:
  • References/assessments; team experience with admitted Attorneys; demonstrated capacity in listed areas. Minimum qualifying functionality score: 65%. (CSOS003-2026 PANEL OF ATTORNEYS.pdf)
• Other conditions:
  • Signed Service Level Agreement; adherence to CSOS tariffs; non-sub-contracting without CSOS consent; potential for ongoing training at CSOS cost-free; CSOS may remove a firm for breach; CSOS may procure external legal services if needed. (CSOS003-2026 PANEL OF ATTORNEYS.pdf)

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 10 September 2026, 12:00. (CSOS003-2026 PANEL OF ATTORNEYS.pdf)
• Submission method: sealed bid in CSOS bid box at Ground Floor, Die Anker Building, 1279 Mike Crawford Road, Centurion 0157; one original copy on prescribed forms. (CSOS003-2026 PANEL OF ATTORNEYS.pdf)
• Documents to submit (mandatory): company profile; lead Attorney admissions and Right of Appearance; Fidelity Fund certificate; Legal Practice Council good standing letter; tax PIN or CSD number; fully completed SBD documents (1, 4, 6.1). (CSOS003-2026 PANEL OF ATTORNEYS.pdf)
• Registrations/pre-qualifications: Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration; SARS tax compliance; B-BBEE documentation. (CSOS003-2026 PANEL OF ATTORNEYS.pdf)
• Briefing/presentations: CSOS may require formal presentations and may conduct site/document verification. (CSOS003-2026 PANEL OF ATTORNEYS.pdf)
• Where to obtain documents: the tender package attached to the RFP; documents referenced include SBD1/4/6.1 forms. (CSOS003-2026 PANEL OF ATTORNEYS.pdf)

Notes

• Specific areas of law required (Table A) include Public Finance, Debt Collection, Constitutional/Administrative Law, IT, IP, Sectional Title/Community Schemes, Property, Labour, Company, Corporate Governance, Insolvency, Contracts, Insurance, Delict, Consumer, Access to Information, and POPI frameworks. (CSOS003-2026 PANEL OF ATTORNEYS.pdf)
• Contract duration: three years, with performance review and potential suspension if SLA not agreed. (CSOS003-2026 PANEL OF ATTORNEYS.pdf)