APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO ASSIST NRCS WITH MIGRATION AND WEBSITE CONTENT SUPPORTClosed

Overview

APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO MIGRATE NRCS SHAREPOINT 2019 WEBSITE TO SHAREPOINT ONLINE AND PROVIDE CONTENT SUPPORT, MAINTENANCE, AND AI CHATBOT INTEGRATION FOR 24 MONTHS. The NRCS seeks a vendor with SharePoint Online migration, content management, accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AA), analytics, and AI chatbot capabilities within the Microsoft ecosystem to deliver a modern, accessible NRCS site with 24/7 maintenance and knowledge transfer to NRCS staff.

Requirements

• Complete and sign SBD forms 1, 3.3, 4 and 6.1.
• Provide Tax Compliance Status (PIN) or CSD status; provide TCS PIN or CSD number as applicable.
• Submit BBBEE documentation (certificate or sworn affidavit for EMEs/QSEs).
• Demonstrate minimum 70% functionality score with 3+ reference letters for SharePoint Online/365 projects.
• Provide CVs for Project/Account Manager (NQF6, 9–10 years) and two IT professionals with NQF6 and Microsoft 365 certificates.
• Comply with confidentiality and NRCS policies; no subcontracting without NRCS written approval.
• Adhere to NRCS GCC, 24-month SLA, go-live, training and handover requirements.

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 2026-08-05 11:00 (metadata); RFQ document shows 30 June 2026 11:00; verify (RFQ 014/2026 Website and Content Support and Maintenance.pdf).
• Submit electronically to solly.motlana@nrcs.org.za; no hand-delivery.
• Include SBD forms, Pricing Schedule (SBD 3.1), Bidder’s Disclosure (SBD 4), and Preference Form (SBD 6.1); provide Tax PIN/CSD and BBBEE documentation.
• Documents are in the RFQ package; bid documents are typically accessed via NRCS/etenders listing.
• Deliverables include training and skills transfer to NRCS staff at contract end.