# Appointment of a service provider for debt collection services inclusive of attorneys for legal action on behalf of South African Social Security Agency \[SASSA\] for EC Region for a period of 36 months.

> This tender closed on 2026-08-11.

- **Reference:** SASSA:02-26-FIN-EC
- **Issuer:** [South African Social Security Agency](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/south-african-social-security-agency.md)
- **Region:** Eastern Cape
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Published:** 2026-07-16
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-11 13:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-07-24 12:00 SAST (compulsory)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Appointment of a service provider for debt collection services inclusive of attorneys for legal action on behalf of SASSA EC Region for a period of 36 months.** Bidders should be debt-collection agencies or law firms with proven experience in government debt portfolios, including litigation, and familiarity with SASSA/DSD debt policies and PFMA/GCC requirements.

#### Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in debt collection and litigation, with trained staff and a dedicated Project Manager.
- Knowledge of applicable debt-collection legislation and government policies (SASSA/DSD); able to prepare letters of demand, summonses, negotiate, obtain judgments, and blacklist debtors per laws.
- Availability of skilled resources, project management capability, and a dedicated project leader as main liaison.
- Compliance with tax, licensing, CSD/SARS requirements (PIN/TCS) and ability to sign a formal SLA; confidentiality under POPI.
- Compliance with GCC, PFMA, Preferential Procurement Regulations (80/20 or 90/10 system) and PBV commitments; provide required SBD forms and B-BBEE documentation; performance security within 30 days of award.

#### How to Apply
- Briefing: Mandatory briefing on 24 July 2026 at 10:00, SASSA Regional Office, 2nd Floor, BKB Building, Quigney, East London (see attached TOR for details SASSA 02-26-FIN-EC - Debt Management.pdf).
- Submission deadline: 11 August 2026, 11:00.
- Submission method: Proposals deposited in the SASSA bid box at the East London address.
- Documents to submit (official forms): SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, Pricing Schedule (SBD 3.1), General Conditions of Contract, Terms of Reference, Annexures A & B, Briefing Attendance Certificate.
- Registrations/Pre-qualifications: Tax clearance; SARS PIN (or CSD number) per tender requirements; proof of authority to sign (e.g., company resolution).
- Documents to obtain: Bid documents via www.etenders.gov.za and www.sassa.gov.za (see attached documents for submission specifics).

## Description

Appointment of a service provider for debt collection services inclusive of attorneys for legal action on behalf of South African Social Security Agency \[SASSA\] for EC Region for a period of 36 months.

Appointment of a service provider for debt collection services inclusive of attorneys for legal action on behalf of South African Social Security Agency \[SASSA\] for EC Region for a period of 36 months.

Conditions: Refer to TOR Briefing Venue: SASSA REGIONAL OFFICE 2nd Floor BKB BUILDING, CONR FITZPATRICK & MERINO ROAD QUIGNEY EAST LONDON 520

## Documents

- SASSA 02-26-FIN-EC - Debt Management.pdf..pdf

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## Published on

- [eTenders.gov.za](https://www.etenders.gov.za)

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