APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON BARRIERS TO EMPLOYER PARTICIPATION IN THE WSP/ATR SUBMISSION PROCESS: CHALLENGES, PERCEPTIONS AND POLICY IMPLICATIONSClosed

Overview

APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON BARRIERS TO EMPLOYER PARTICIPATION IN THE WSP/ATR SUBMISSION PROCESS: CHALLENGES, PERCEPTIONS AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS. The study aims to identify why employers under the MICT SETA submit WSP/ATR data at low rates, assess experiences and perceptions, and produce evidence-based recommendations. The contract duration is six months, with deliverables including inception/literature reviews, data collection instruments, a final report and presentations. Proposals must be suitable for firms with research, policy evaluation and data-collection capabilities (RFQ/MICT/73/2026 - WSP STUDY.pdf).

Requirements

• Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration and supplier number; bidder must register before submitting.
• Pricing Schedule and a 90-day price validity period.
• Valid Tax Clearance Certificate or SARS verification.
• SBD 4 (Bidder’s Disclosure) and SBD 6.1 (Preferential Procurement Claim Form).
• Certified copies of director IDs (not older than 6 months); CIPC document; shareholding certificate.
• Bidder’s eligibility: Form A.
• Submissions compliant with Government General Conditions of Contract; contract to be formalized if selected (ownership of outputs by MICT SETA).

Evaluation criteria (Stage 1 threshold: 70/100) include:

• Methodology: detailed approach to scope, data collection, sampling, timelines (maximum 30 points).
• Portfolio of evidence: 3+ relevant research reports (max 15).
• Reference letters: 3+ client letters (max 10).
• Quality Assurance Plan: 2 elements (max 10).
• Team Leader: experience (8+ years) and master’s qualification (max 20).
• Researcher and Data Analyst: experience and qualifications (max 10+10).

Deliverables/governance: inception report, literature review, data instruments, final report, presentations, data/outputs ownership by MICT SETA (RFQ/MICT/73/2026 - WSP STUDY.pdf).

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 23 October 2026 at 11:00 SA time; late submissions are not considered (RFQ). Queries to rfqs@mict.org.za before closing date.
• Submission method: via email to rfqs@mict.org.za (RFQ/MICT/73/2026 - WSP STUDY.pdf).
• Documents to submit (Returnable Documents Checklist): CSD Registration Report, Pricing Schedule, SARS Tax Clearance, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, certified ID copies, CIPC, Shareholding Certificate, Bidder’s Eligibility Form A (RFQ).
• Pre-qualifications: register on CSD; Tax clearance; SARS verification.
• Briefing session: N/A (no compulsory briefing) (RFQ).
• Where to obtain bid documents: the RFQ document RFQ/MICT/73/2026 - WSP STUDY.pdf.