# 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 MODEL

> This tender closed on 2026-09-22.

- **Reference:** RFP 15-09-2026-A
- **Issuer:** [South African Library for the Blind](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/south-african-library-for-the-blind.md)
- **Region:** Eastern Cape
- **Type:** Request for proposal
- **Published:** 2026-09-15
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-22 18:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Financial services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/K64.md)

## Summary

#### 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.

## Description

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 MODEL

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 MODEL

Delivery Location: 112B High Street - Makhanda - Grahamstown - 6140

## Documents

- SBD8form2019.pdf

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