# Appointment of a Service Provider for the finalization and operationalization of the South African National Men’s Health Guidelines.

> This tender closed on 2026-08-19.

- **Reference:** DOH 317-2026/2027
- **Issuer:** [National Department of Health](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/national-department-of-health.md)
- **Region:** National
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Published:** 2026-08-07
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-19 11:00 SAST

## Summary

#### Overview
**Appointment of a consultant/service provider to finalise and operationalise the South African National Men’s Health Guidelines.** The National Department of Health invites suitably qualified service providers or individual consultants to finalize and implement the Men’s Health Guidelines, aligned with national strategies (e.g., NSP, MMC, ART guidelines). Requirements target public health specialists with strong policy development, stakeholder engagement, and data/epidemiology expertise.

#### Requirements
- Lead consultant: bachelor’s or higher in Statistics/Biostatistics/Public Health/Economics/Social Sciences or related field; minimum 10 years in HIV, SRHR, TB or STI programming, data analytics, and policy development.
- Team: at least two other consultants each with minimum 5 years in HIV/STIs/TB and/or policy development; each member should hold a National Diploma or Bachelor’s in Public Health/Social Sciences or related field.
- Deliverables and scope (Mens-Health-Bid-Specifications-DOH-317-2026-27.pdf): refine Chapters 1–9, align with national/international frameworks, facilitate TWG engagements, stakeholder consultations, draft versions (V1.1, V2, V3), final guidelines, national implementation plan, dissemination/training materials, and M&E framework; 4-month project duration.
- Evaluation: 3-stage SCM process; minimum threshold of 70% in Stage 2 to progress to price; then price and B-BBEE preference (80/20 or 90/10) in Stage 3.
- Compliance/administration: VAT-registered suppliers; SARS Tax Compliance PIN; CSD number; completed SBD 3.3, SBD 4, SBD 6.1; evidence of previous similar work; three references.
- Funding and payments: donor-funded (Global Fund); milestone payments tied to deliverables (Inception 20%, First Draft 40%, Final 40%).
- Confidentiality and GCC: standard GCC requirements apply.

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 19 August 2026 at 11:00 (closing time) (RFQ DOH 317-2026/2027).
- Submission method: via email to purchasing@health.gov.za (document package must be emailed; no other addresses accepted).
- Documents to submit (see Mens-Health-Bid-Specifications-DOH-317-2026-27.pdf): Technical Proposal, Financial Proposal, signed CVs of key personnel, company profile, evidence of similar work, at least three references; completed SBD 3.3, SBD 4, SBD 6.1; VAT registration proof; CSD number.
- Registrations/Pre-qualifications: VAT registration; SARS PIN; CSD registration; comply with SCM policies; provide detailed qualifications of lead and team.
- Deliverables/duration reference: Inception Report, refined framework, Final Guidelines Version 3, TWG engagements, stakeholder reports, national implementation plan, dissemination/training tools, M&E framework, final consultancy report (see attached RFQ).
- Documents from attached RFQ: pricing schedule (SBD 3.3), preference form (SBD 6.1), and bid disclosures (SBD 4). (see Mens-Health-Bid-Specifications-DOH-317-2026-27.pdf)

## Description

Appointment of a Service Provider for the finalization and operationalization of the South African National Men’s Health Guidelines.

## Documents

- Mens-Health-Bid-Specifications-DOH-317-2026-27.pdf

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## Published on

- [Department of Health (National)](https://www.health.gov.za)

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