# Appointment of a service provider to render student funds disbursement and payment services for UFS

> This tender closed on 2026-08-06.

- **Reference:** UFSTENDER2026-24
- **Issuer:** [University of the Free State (UFS)](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/university-of-the-free-state-ufs.md)
- **Region:** National
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-06 23:59 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-07-29 11:00 SAST (compulsory)
- **Sectors:** [Insurance and pensions](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/K65.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Appointment of a service provider to render student funds disbursement and payment services for the University of the Free State for a period of three (3) years.** This is an Open Tender for experienced service providers with a track record in student funds disbursement and payments, preferably with Higher Education Institution references. A mandatory briefing is required, and submissions are electronic via PURCO SA. The closing date has been extended to 6 August 2026. (advert and addendum details in PU8413012-ADVERT-UFS Student fund Advert .pdf; PU8413012-ADVERT-Student Fund Addendum 04.08.2026 (1).pdf)

#### Requirements
- Reference letters: three (3) contactable letters for similar funds disbursement and payment processing; at least two from a Higher Education Institution; completed within the last five years. Scoring: 3 letters = 30 points; 2 letters with one HE = 20 points; 1 letter = 10 points (Addendum 1, PU8413012-ADVERT-Student Fund Addendum 04.08.2026 (1).pdf)
- Mandatory briefing session: 29 July 2026 at 11:00 (MS Teams link provided after registration) (UFSTENDER2026-24)  
- Compliance: adherence to the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) and Preferential Procurement framework in evaluation and award.  
- Submission format: electronic submissions only; no hard copies, faxes, or emails. (advert)

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 6 August 2026 at 23:59 (extended) (see Addendum 1).  
- Submission method: electronic via PURCO SA portal; no offline submissions.  
- Documents to obtain and submit: Tender documents downloaded from PURCO SA after payment of the tender fee; tender documents include the RFP for the three-year service; relevant reference letters and any required schedules (pricing, etc.). Tender documents are accessible from PURCO SA and the PURCO/UFSA tender page: https://purcosa.co.za/tender/18226. Purchase and download steps are on PURCO SA: register, select the RFP, pay, then download. (PU8413012-ADVERT-UFS Student fund Advert .pdf)  
- Briefing: mandatory briefing on 29 July 2026; register via PURCO SA to obtain the MS Teams link (PU8413/012 UFSTENDER2026-24).  
- Where to obtain bid documents: PURCO SA website; RFP available electronically 17 July 2026 to 5 August 2026 (until 23:59) (PU8413012-ADVERT-UFS Student fund Advert .pdf)

## Description

Appointment of a service provider to render student funds disbursement and payment services for UFS

APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO RENDER STUDENT FUNDS DISBURSEMENT AND PAYMENT SERVICES FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE TENDER CLOSING DATE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 6 AUGUST 2026 AT 23:59.

Tender fee: ZAR 1,150.00 Institution: University of the Free State (UFS) Registration / purchase deadline: 06/08/2026

## Documents

- PU8413012-ADVERT-Student Fund Addendum 04 .08.2026 (1).pdf
- PU8413012-ADVERT-UFS Student fund Advert .pdf

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## Published on

- [PURCO SA Tenders](https://purcosa.co.za/tender/18226)

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