of law firms to serve on a panel of Legal Service Providers for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further 2 yearsClosed

Overview

Appointment of law firms to serve on a panel of Legal Service Providers for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years. SHRA seeks a panel of law firms to render a broad range of legal services to the organisation (across civil/commercial litigation, regulatory, corporate, property, tax, etc.), with potential work allocated on a rotational, need-basis basis. Bidders may target Phase 2A (Conveyancing and Notarial Services), Phase 2B (All Other Legal Categories), or both.

Requirements

• Proven eligibility: registered and in good standing with the Legal Practice Council; Fidelity Fund Certificate for all directors; Admission Certificate.
• Compliance: current National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration; valid Tax Compliance Certificate.
• Experience and staffing: minimum 3 signed and contactable references within 6 years; CVs showing senior team leader (10+ years) and team members (3–6 years) in the chosen legal categories; capable with adequate capacity and resources.
• Submissions: complete required bid documents (SBD 1, SBD 3.3, Declaration of Interest, SBD 4, SBD 6.1) and provide CSD/tax proof; sign General Conditions of Contract (Annexure A).
• Transformation: include candidates such as candidate attorneys, people with disabilities, youth and women as part of the team; comply with skills transfer expectations.
• IP/confidentiality: SHRA owns deliverables and related IP; maintain confidentiality.
• Evaluation: Panellist appointments use a functionality threshold (minimum 70%), then 80/20 price/preference points; no guaranteed workload.

How to Apply

• Clarifications: email Ms Dziphathutshedzo Nevari by 2026-09-04 (Nevarit@shra.org.za) with bid number.
• Deadline: submissions close 2026-09-11 at 11:00.
• Submission method: one hard copy + USB, in a sealed envelope to SHRA’s bid box at Sunnyside Office Park, Parktown (fax/email bids not accepted; late bids rejected).
• Documents to submit (see Downloads): Invitation to Bid, Pricing Schedule (SBD 3.3), Declaration of Interest, CSD proof, Tax Compliance, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, General Conditions of Contract (Annexure A). (see Download Application)
• Briefing: briefing session is not compulsory (see Download Application).

Document references: RFB for SHRA/RFB/ADMIN/01/202627 (Download Application); Annexure A (Annexure_A.pdf). Pricing and SBD forms are included in the bid pack (SBD 1, SBD 3.3).