# 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

> This tender closed on 2026-10-23.

- **Reference:** RFQ/MICT/73/2026
- **Issuer:** [Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and training Authority (MICT SETA)](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/media-information-and-communication-technologies-sector-education-and-training-a.md)
- **Region:** Gauteng
- **Type:** Request for quotation
- **Published:** 2026-10-13
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-23 13:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Professional, scientific, technical](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M.md)

## Summary

#### 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.

## Description

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

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

Conditions: N/A

## Documents

- RFQ-MICT-73-2026 - WSP STUDY.pdf..pdf
- RFQ-MICT-73-2026 - WSP STUDY.pdf

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