Appointment of a service provider as the B-BBEE verification agency for a period of 3 yearsClosed

Overview

Appointment of a service provider as the B-BBEE verification agency for HSRC for a 3-year period. The HSRC seeks a BBBEE verification specialist to compile HSRC’s balance score card, perform BBBEE verification, and issue a BBBEE certificate. Target bidders are firms with proven BBBEE transformation credentials, relevant compliance expertise, and BBBEE verification experience.

Requirements

• Pre-qualification criteria (Final TOR- BEE verification 2026- E-35025.docx):
  • Proof of BBBEE transformation certification.
  • Membership in professional tax management bodies.
  • Relevant tertiary qualification in Law, Business Management or Compliance.
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in B-BBEE verification services.
• Technical evaluation (Final TOR- BEE verification 2026- E-35025.docx):
  • Company Experience: reference letters; 4+ letters = 40 points, 3 letters = 30, etc.
  • Methodology and Project Plan: clear timelines, deliverables, and processes; knowledge of BBBEE verification; regulatory understanding; reporting capability; stakeholder awareness.
  • Capacity: lead consultant qualifications (10 pts), lead consultant experience (10 pts), team experience (10 pts).
  • Total minimum threshold: 70/100.
• Deliverables and timing (Final TOR- BEE verification 2026- E-35025.docx):
  • Verification of HSRC’s B-BBEE status.
  • 3-month project plan for implementation.
  • BBBEE certificate and a report detailing gaps and compliance status.
  • Project to run 3 months prior to expiry of current certificate; delivery date to be advised after appointment.
• Pricing (Final TOR- BEE verification 2026- E-35025.docx):
  • All-inclusive quotations inclusive of VAT; 3-year contract; pricing schedule with Year 1–3 amounts.
• Legislation and procurement framework (SBD 6.1, attached):
  • Preference points: 80/20 or 90/10, with price and specific goals as components; specific goals include SMME/EME/QSE, black-owned, youth, women, and disabilities criteria. Document: SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022 (Amended).pdf.

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 2026-10-13 16:00. (Metadata)
• Submission method: via the online e-Tenders portal (standard SA government practice; exact portal details not repeated in TOR).
• Documents to complete/submit:
  • Completed SBD 6.1 Pref. Points claim form. (SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022 (Amended).pdf)
  • Bidder's Disclosure forms (Standard Bidding Document SDB 4 Annexure A.docx or similar). (Standard Bidding Document (SDB) 4_Annexure A.docx)
  • Supporting qualifications and CVs for lead consultant and team; proof of BBBEE certification; reference letters per criteria; project plan; pricing schedule (Final TOR- BEE verification 2026- E-35025.docx).
  • Any other documents required by the attached TOR and SBDs.
• Pre-qualifications/registrations: Proof of BBBEE credentials and related professional affiliations as specified in the TOR. (Final TOR- BEE verification 2026- E-35025.docx)
• Briefing/clarifications: Not explicitly stated in the attached documents.
• Where to obtain bid documents: Full TOR and SBD forms are attached to the tender package (Final TOR- BEE verification 2026- E-35025.docx; SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022 (Amended).pdf).