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

> This tender closed on 2026-07-20.

- **Reference:** STATS SA 004/26
- **Issuer:** [Statistics South Africa](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/statistics-south-africa.md)
- **Region:** National
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Published:** 2026-06-23
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-20 13:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Legal and accounting](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M69.md)

## Summary

#### 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)

## Description

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

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

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## Documents

- Bid Document for legal services (Stats SA 004-26).pdf..pdf

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