APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO FACILITATE AND DEVELOP THE INFORMATION GOVERNANCE (IG) STRATEGY FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TOURISM AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS FOR A PERIOD OF 12 MONTHSClosed

Overview

APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO FACILITATE AND DEVELOP THE INFORMATION GOVERNANCE (IG) STRATEGY FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TOURISM AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS FOR A PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS. This RFQ is issued by KwaZulu-Natal EDT&E A and targets professional services to develop and facilitate the IG strategy; suitable for consultants with information governance, data governance, and strategic advisory capabilities in the public sector. Briefing is mandatory; the process closes 16 July 2026.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in facilitating and developing IG/information governance strategies for public-sector or large organizations.
• Ability to deliver a complete IG strategy, including TOR alignment (Annexure A) and implementation roadmaps.
• Qualified project team with CVs in the prescribed format (Annexure C).
• Compliance: Tax via SARS PIN/TCS, or CSD registration (with separate TCS/CSD IDs for partners in a JV); non-compliance invalidates the bid.
• Compliance with the Preferential Procurement Regulations (80/20) and ability to claim specific-goal preferences with supporting documentation (Annexure J).

How to Apply

• Briefing and submission: Mandatory briefing on 9 July 2026 at 10:00, 217 Burger St, Pietermaritzburg; bids must be deposited by 15:00 on 16 July 2026 in the Bid Box at Ground Floor Foyer, 270 Jabu Ndlovu Street (see documents Q 04 EDTEA 26/27 DOCUMENT.pdf).
• Documents to submit: Official bid response forms (SBD 1, SBD 4, pricing schedules SBD 3, etc.), CVs (Annex-C), TOR (Annexure A), Evaluation Grid (Annexure B), and other returnables as listed; ensure submission aligns to the sections in the RFQ (see documents).
• Registrations: Register on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD) and provide a valid TCS PIN or CSD number; failure to register/disclose may disqualify (see DOCUMENT.pdf).
• Pricing: Firm prices; 60-day bid validity; complete pricing schedules for professional services (SBD 3 and related annexures) (see DOCUMENT.pdf).
• Where to obtain docs: Bid documents are attached; inquiries via bids@kznedtea.gov.za; further technical queries to Mbali Lunga.