APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER(S) FOR QUANTITATIVE DATA COLLECTION ON THE SAPRS SUB-STUDY ON SCIENTISTS AND RESEARCHERSClosed

Overview

Appointment of a service provider to conduct quantitative data collection for the SAPRS Sub-Study on Scientists and Researchers (online survey with fieldwork, targeting 220+ completed responses). The HSRC seeks a SA-based provider to recruit and supervise data collectors, administer a structured online survey (REDCap or equivalent) across multiple provinces, and deliver fieldwork and data-management outputs within November 2026–February 2027.

From Final TOR SAPRS Sub Study.pdf, target population includes scientists and researchers at public universities, science councils and research institutions; fieldwork spans Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, North-West and Western Cape; data collection is 60% on-site and 40% online; multilingual engagement is required.

Requirements

• Company profile with at least 5 years data collection experience.
• Access to a pool of experienced quantitative researchers; provide location, language proficiency per province.
• Proven track record with three examples of similar work in universities/science councils.
• Detailed project execution plan with timelines and a comprehensive budget.
• List of references with contactable referees on signed letterhead (last five years).
• Capability to manage multi-province fieldwork (Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, North-West, Western Cape) and multilingual data collection.
• Data collection using internet-connected tablets and an online survey platform (REDCap or similar); HSRC to maintain the platform.
• Safety, ethical compliance (POPIA), and data protection; regular quality control and fieldwork reporting.

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 15 October 2026 (16:00); briefing online 5 October 2026 (10:00) via Teams.
• Submission method: via email to znkosi@hsrc.ac.za; no physical submissions.
• Documents to submit (and references):
  • SBD4 Bidder’s Disclosure (New SBD4.pdf)
  • SBD6.1 Preference Points Form (SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022.pdf)
  • Detailed Project Execution Plan and Budget (as per Final TOR SAPRS Sub Study.pdf)
  • Company profile, references (including three verifiable references) and Data Management Plan
  • Data collection hardware and tablet provisioning details
  • Separate fieldwork and data management documentation (Document filenames: Final TOR SAPRS Sub Study.pdf; New SBD4.pdf; SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022.pdf)
• Briefing session: 5 October 2026 at 10:00 (online via Teams).
• Queries/clarifications: Dr Saahier Parker, SParker@hsrc.ac.za.
• Where to obtain documents: attached tender PDFs (see document filenames above) corresponding to the Final TOR and SBD forms.