APPOINTMENT OF A PANEL OF PREFERRED SERVICE PROVIDER(S) IN STATISTICS SOUTH AFRICA FOR LEGAL SERVICES FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARSClosed

Overview

Procurement of a panel of preferred service providers in Statistics South Africa for legal services for a period of three years. Suitable law firms operating in SA, registered with the Legal Practice Council and holding appropriate qualifications (LLB/BProc), admission certificates, Fidelity Fund Certificate, and good standing, are invited to bid. The panel covers ten service categories (e.g., Civil Litigation, Commercial/Contract, IP, Employment, IT, Public Sector/ Governance, Constitutional Law, etc.) and aims to reflect Stats SA’s national footprint over 36 months.

Requirements

• Mandatory stage qualifications (as per the bid):
  • Registration with the Legal Practice Council (lead attorney/trust account advocate)
  • Lead attorney’s identity (digital identity or certified copy)
  • Lead attorney and team members’ qualifications (LLB or BProc); admission certificates
  • Fidelity Fund Certificate for each attending member; valid good standing letter
  • Firms Indemnity Certificate; proof of authority to sign (board resolution)
• Administrative readiness: SBD 1 and SBD 4 completed; GCC read and initialed; bid specs signed; CSD and SARS tax status (PIN/TCS)
• Other: SA-based firms preferred; potential interviews; master services agreement; confidentiality and IP terms; due diligence; no more than one bid per entity; skills transfer to Stats SA staff (Source: Bid Document for legal services (Stats SA 004-26).pdf)

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 20 July 2026 at 11:00 (BIDS received after are late). (Bid Document)
• Submission method: one sealed envelope with all documents; submit one original + one copy + electronic USB copy; in-person bids to Isibalo House, Koch Street, Salvokop, Pretoria; or post to the Bid Section at Statistics South Africa. Ensure delivery before closing time. (Bid Document)
• Documents to submit (as applicable): SBD 1, SBD 4, GCC, specification, board resolution, CIPC registration, CSD query, SARS TCS/PIN, company profile, indemnity, etc. (Bid Document)
• Registrations: Central Supplier Database (CSD) and tax clearance requirements apply. (SBD/GCC sections)
• Briefing: details not explicitly stated; address for briefing is provided in metadata (Isibalo House). Check the attached document for session specifics.
• Where to obtain documents: the attached Bid Document for legal services (Stats SA 004-26).pdf; bid documents may also be posted to Stats SA or deposited in the bid box. (Bid Document)