FORMAL REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL APPOINTMENT OF A SPECIALISED COMMERCIAL ASSURANCE, COST OPTIMISATION, FINANCIAL RECOVERY AND OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY PARTNER ON A SELF-FUNDED, PERFORMANCE-BASED REMUNERATION MODELClosed

Overview

Appointment of a specialised commercial assurance, cost optimisation, financial recovery and operational efficiency partner on a self-funded, performance-based remuneration model for the South African Library for the Blind. This opportunity targets professional services firms with expertise in commercial assurance, cost optimisation, financial recovery and operational efficiency, capable of delivering under a self-funded, performance-based remuneration framework.

Requirements

• Complete and submit the SBD 8 Declaration of Bidder’s Past Supply Chain Management Practices (SBD8form2019.pdf).
• Ensure neither bidder nor directors are listed on the National Treasury’s Database of Restricted Suppliers.
• Ensure neither bidder nor directors are listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters.
• Disclose any past fraud, corruption convictions, or contract terminations in the last five years, with particulars if applicable.
• Acknowledge that false information may lead to contract cancellation and other actions; sign and date the declaration.

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 2026-09-22 at 16:00.
• Documents to submit: the completed SBD 8 Declaration (SBD8form2019.pdf) as part of your bid.
• Additional submission details or methods are not specified in the provided materials; contact SALB supply chain for guidance (supplychain@salb.org.za, 046-622-7226).
• Briefing/clarifications: not specified in the provided texts.
• Source for the form: see SBD8form2019.pdf.