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

> This tender closed on 2026-10-13.

- **Reference:** HSRC/01/10
- **Issuer:** [Human Sciences Research Council](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/human-sciences-research-council.md)
- **Region:** National
- **Type:** Request for quotation
- **Published:** 2026-10-01
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-13 18:00 SAST

## Summary

#### 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).

## Description

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

## Documents

- Final TOR- BEE verification 2026- E-35025.docx..docx
- Standard Bidding Document (SDB) 4\_Annexure A.docx..docx
- SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022 (Amended).pdf..pdf
- Final TOR- BEE verification 2026- E-35025.docx
- Standard Bidding Document (SDB) 4\_Annexure A.docx
- SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022 (Amended).pdf

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