# DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION PARTNER FOR THE DESIGN, IMPLEMENTATION AND DELIVERY OF THE IRBA’S DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION PROGRAMME

- **Reference:** IRBA/03/2026/RFT
- **Issuer:** [Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/independent-regulatory-board-for-auditors.md)
- **Region:** National
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Published:** 2026-10-15
- **Closing date:** 2027-01-15 14:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-11-06 11:00 SAST (compulsory)
- **Sectors:** [Professional, scientific, technical](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Appointment of a Digital Transformation Partner to design, implement and deliver the IRBA’s Digital Transformation Programme through a two-stage tender.** The IRBA seeks suitably qualified bidders to validate, refine and operationalise its Transformation strategy, with Stage 1 assessing eligibility, capability and a non-pricing technical submission, and Stage 2 focusing on a refined technical solution and pricing. (Terms of reference - Digital Transformation Partner.pdf)

#### Requirements
- Two-stage tender: Stage 1 (qualification/technical shortlisting) and Stage 2 (refined solution and pricing) with up to three bidders for final award. (Terms of reference)
- Minimum Stage 1 requirements: complete SBD1, SBD4, SBD6.1; Annexure A (Independence) and Annexure B (PI processing); proof of CSD registration; JV/consortium provisions; subcontracting disclosure (max 30%); English submission; authorisation documents. (SBD1.pdf, SBD4.pdf, SBD6_1.pdf)
- Stage 1 functionality threshold: minimum 74 points; no pricing in Stage 1. (Terms of reference)
- Stage 2 activities include refined technical response, demonstrations, architecture/integration reviews, total cost of ownership validation, due diligence, and personnel confirmation. Top 3 proceed to Specific Goals and Pricing (80/20). (Terms of reference)
- Specific Goals for Qualification: up to 20 points for Black ownership, women, youth, and disability ownership, supported by CSD/BEE documentation. (Section 15, Terms of reference)

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 15 January 2027 at 12:00 (South African Time). (Terms of reference)
- Submission method: hand deliver in a sealed envelope to the tender box on Ground Floor, Building 2, Greenstone Hill Office Park; no email/fax submissions. Include bid number, bidder name, return address. (Terms of reference)
- Documents to submit (with bid): SBD1, SBD4, SBD6.1; Annexure A; Annexure B; proof of CSD registration; JV agreement if applicable; subcontracting disclosures. (SBD1.pdf, SBD4.pdf, SBD6_1.pdf)
- Enquiries: in writing to Koketso Moeng by 13 November 2026; consolidated reply posted by 27 November 2026. (Terms of reference)
- Briefing: compulsory virtual briefing session on 06 November 2026 at 09:00 via Microsoft Teams ( Teams link provided in the documents). (Terms of reference)
- Additional notes: late bids are not considered; end-to-end governance/contracting will culminate in a Service Level Agreement within 30 days of award. (Terms of reference)

Attachments reference: Terms of reference - Digital Transformation Partner.pdf; SBD1.pdf, SBD4.pdf, SBD6_1.pdf.

## Description

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION PARTNER FOR THE DESIGN, IMPLEMENTATION AND DELIVERY OF THE IRBA’S DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION PROGRAMME

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION PARTNER FOR THE DESIGN, IMPLEMENTATION AND DELIVERY OF THE IRBA’S DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION PROGRAMME

Conditions: Refer to document for complete requirements Briefing Venue: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/857d6fe0-dca3-4d8f-a393-9120e319aaa8@d2c6e99c-a21a-4b6e-be8

## Documents

- Terms of reference - Digital Transformation Partner.pdf..pdf
- SBD 4.pdf..pdf
- SBD 1.pdf..pdf
- SBD 6\_1.pdf..pdf
- SBD 4.pdf
- SBD 1.pdf
- Terms of reference - Digital Transformation Partner.pdf
- SBD 6\_1.pdf

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