# CONTRACTING OF PANEL AF ACCREDITED SHOPS AND RETAILERS THROUGH EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR ISSUING OF SOCIAL RELIEF OF DISTRESS ITEMS TO APPROVED SASSA BENEFICIARIES FOR A PERIOD OF THIRTY-SIX (36) MONTHS

> This tender closed on 2026-10-27.

- **Reference:** SASSA10-26-GA-NW
- **Issuer:** [South African Social Security Agency](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/south-african-social-security-agency.md)
- **Region:** North-West
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Published:** 2026-10-05
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-27 13:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-10-13 13:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Food and beverage service](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/I56.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Procurement of a panel of AF-accredited shops and retailers to issue Social Relief of Distress (SRD) items to approved SASSA beneficiaries for 36 months.** Bidders should be AF-accredited retailers with capacity to distribute SRD items under the TOR, across relevant regions, and in compliance with public-sector procurement rules.

#### Requirements
- AF-accredited shops/retailers on the SASSA panel
- Demonstrated capability to issue SRD items to beneficiaries under the TOR
- Compliance with TOR and SASSA procurement rules; ability to operate for 36 months
- Attendance at the mandatory briefing session (13 Oct 2026, 11:00) via Microsoft Teams
- Bid must be valid for 90 days

#### How to Apply
- Briefing session: 13 Oct 2026 at 11:00, virtual (Microsoft Teams) (briefing available)
- Submission deadline: 27 Oct 2026 at 11:00
- Submission method: not specified in metadata; refer to the TOR for submission details
- Documents to complete/submit: not specified in metadata; refer to the TOR
- Pre-qualifications/registrations: not specified in metadata; refer to the TOR
- Where to obtain bid documents: not attached in metadata; refer to the TOR
- Contacts: luckymo@sassa.gov.za, 018-397-3426

## Description

CONTRACTING OF PANEL AF ACCREDITED SHOPS AND RETAILERS THROUGH EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR ISSUING OF SOCIAL RELIEF OF DISTRESS ITEMS TO APPROVED SASSA BENEFICIARIES FOR A PERIOD OF THIRTY-SIX (36) MONTHS

CONTRACTING OF PANEL AF ACCREDITED SHOPS AND RETAILERS THROUGH EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR ISSUING OF SOCIAL RELIEF OF DISTRESS ITEMS TO APPROVED SASSA BENEFICIARIES FOR A PERIOD OF THIRTY-SIX (36) MONTHS

Conditions: REFER TO THE TOR Briefing Venue: VIRTUAL(MICROSOFT TEAMS)

## Documents

- SASSA 10-26-GA-NW CONTRACTING OF PANEL OF ACCREDITED SHOPS AND RETAILERS THROUGH EXPRESSION.pdf..pdf
- SASSA 10-26-GA-NW CONTRACTING OF PANEL OF ACCREDITED SHOPS AND RETAILERS THROUGH EXPRESSION.pdf

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