PANEL OF PUBLIC RELATIONS, MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORTClosed

Overview

The CETA seeks to appoint a PANEL OF PUBLIC RELATIONS, MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT to deliver integrated PR, media, reputation and publications services on an as‑needed basis. The panel targets service providers with public sector experience, a strong portfolio, and a multidisciplinary team including PR strategists, writers, media relations, digital/multimedia specialists, designers and public affairs managers.

Requirements

• Register on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) and provide proof; RFP will only be awarded to tax‑compliant bidders.
• Complete and submit SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, SBD 7.2 and GCC; attach proof of tax compliance or CSD number.
• BBBEE: provide original SANAS BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; EMEs/QSEs must provide relevant affidavits/certificates.
• JV/Subcontracting: if applicable, attach JV agreement, CSD report for all members, signed SBDs for all members, and BBBEE certificate for JV; subcontracting information required; cannot subcontract more than 25% to non‑qualifying entities unless the sub‑contractor is an eligible EME.
• Scheduling: submit required schedules (Schedules 1–7) including proof of CSD, bank letter, references, methodology, team CVs, BBBEE documentation, and completed SBDs.
• Team and qualifications: provide a team with roles (Senior PR Strategist, Corporate Writer, Media Relations Specialist, Digital/Multimedia Specialist, Graphic Designer, Stakeholder/Public Affairs Manager) with relevant PR/communications qualifications and at least 5 years’ experience; provide certified copies of qualifications.
• Due diligence: be prepared for office verification (lease/contracts), employment contracts for proposed team, etc. (due diligence process may be applied).
• Data/privacy: comply with POPI and data protection requirements in handling vendor information.

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 27 July 2026 by 11:00; submission must be delivered to CETA Head Office, 52 14th Road, Noordwyk, Midrand (sign the tender register on delivery). Briefing session: None (see attached RFQ document). (Panel of Public Relations Media v1.pdf)
• Submission method: one original hard copy plus one unlocked USB/CD containing all returnable documents; submit to the Bid Box at the Head Office.
• Documents to submit: complete and attach SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, SBD 7.2, GCC; proof of CSD/tax compliance; BBBEE certificate or affidavit; JV/subcontracting documents if applicable; Schedule 1–7 documents; CVs for listed team members; references; bank details letter; methodology and proposals.
• Pre‑qualifications: register on CSD and be tax compliant (unique SARS PIN or CSD number).
• Briefing: none necessary.
• Where documents come from: attached document panel packet (Panel of Public Relations Media v1.pdf). For inquiries: scmtenders@ceta.co.za, Dr Sibusiso Sifunda. POPI/privacy notes are included in the bid documents.