# PROCUREMENT OF CONSULTANCY TO CONDUCT AN INDEPENDENT ANALYSIS AND REORGANISATION OF THE SADC SECRETARIAT STRUCTURE AND STAFF COMPLEMENT- SADC/3/5/2/472”. - **Reference:** procurement-consultancy-conduct-independent-analysis-and-reorganisation-0 - **Issuer:** [SADC - Southern African Development Community (SADC) SecretariatLocation: SADC Secretariat, Western Commercial Road (near Lobatse and Siboni Roads), CBD Plot 54385, Private Bag 0095, Gaborone, BOTSWANA](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/sadc-southern-african-development-community-sadc-secretariatlocation-sadc-secret.md) - **Type:** Open tender - **Published:** 2026-09-29 - **Closing date:** 2026-11-02 12:00 CAT - **Sectors:** [Other professional services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M74.md) ## Summary #### Overview **Procurement of consultancy to conduct an independent analysis and reorganisation of the SADC Secretariat structure and staff complement.** The Open Tender by the SADC Secretariat seeks a firm to analyse the Secretariat’s structure and staffing and propose a reorganisation, including human resources and governance considerations. Eligible bidders include management/organizational consulting firms with HR transformation and change-management expertise; cross-border bidders are allowed. Documents are downloadable from www.sadc.int; a pre-bid conference is optional; clarifications due by 13 Oct 2026. The closing date was extended to 2 Nov 2026 (Addendum 1, 21 Oct 2026). Electronic submission is accepted. The contract reference is SADC/3/5/2/472; resulting award will follow the standard SADC procurement process. (See: 03. RFP- Independent Analysis and Org of the SADC Secretarait revised exante (002).docx; 04 SPN Independent Analysis and Reorganisation HRA Final; 09. ADDENDUM 1CONSULTANCY FOR INDEPENDENT ANALYSIS.pdf) #### Requirements - Open to firms meeting the bidding documents; cross-border eligibility confirmed. - No subcontracting of any portion of the assignment; staff must be directly provided by the bidder (Form Tech-5 CVs; Form Tech-4 staffing). - Proposals must cover methodology, work plan, team composition, and monitoring; language requirements as per Data Sheet. - Financials must be in USD; within the Data Sheet budget; price-formats in Section 4; no tax-inclusive pricing unless allowed. - Ethics and anti-corruption, conflict-of-interest rules apply; disclosure of commissions; compliance with procurement guidelines. #### How to Apply - Submission deadline: 2 November 2026 (Botswana local time), extended from 30 Oct 2026 by Addendum 1. - Submission method: Electronic submission accepted; technical proposal in PDF via the collaboration link; financial proposal to be requested later for bidders meeting the technical threshold (see Clarifications). - Documents to submit: Technical Proposal (Forms Tech-1 to Tech-7) and CVs (Tech-5); Financial Proposal (FIN-1, FIN-2) when requested; Terms of Reference ( TOR ) and Standard Contract forms accompany the bid package. - Registrations: Tax compliance documents as per Information to Bidders 3.4(vii); SARS documents acceptable as per country requirements; cross-border bidders must meet local tax/regulatory requirements. - Pre-bid: Optional pre-proposal conference (as indicated in the Data Sheet). - Where to obtain documents: www.sadc.int; (03 RFP Independent Analysis and Org of the SADC Secretarait revised exante (002).docx). ## Description PROCUREMENT OF CONSULTANCY TO CONDUCT AN INDEPENDENT ANALYSIS AND REORGANISATION OF THE SADC SECRETARIAT STRUCTURE AND STAFF COMPLEMENT- SADC/3/5/2/472”. SPECIFIC PROCUREMENT NOTICEREQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FORPROCUREMENT OF CONSULTANCY TO CONDUCT AN INDEPENDENT ANALYSIS AND REORGANISATION OF THE SADC SECRETARIAT STRUCTURE AND STAFF COMPLEMENT Date: 29th September 2026Reference Number: SADC/3/5/2/472Title of Assignment: PROCUREMENT OF CONSULTANCY TO CONDUCT AN INDEPENDENT ANALYSIS AND REORGANISATION OF THE SADC SECRETARIAT STRUCTURE AND STAFF COMPLEMENT.Procurement entity: Southern African Development Community (SADC) SecretariatLocation: SADC Secretariat, Western Commercial Road (near Lobatse and Siboni Roads), CBD Plot 54385, Private Bag 0095, Gaborone, BOTSWANA. The SADC Secretariat herewith invites firms to submit bids for the following contract: “PROCUREMENT OF CONSULTANCY TO CONDUCT AN INDEPENDENT ANALYSIS AND REORGANISATION OF THE SADC SECRETARIAT STRUCTURE AND STAFF COMPLEMENT”More details on the scope of the contract(s) are provided in the Bidding Documents which can be downloaded, free of charge, from the following website: www.sadc.intThe procurement method used for this contract is Open Bidding as defined in the SADC Secretariat Procurement Guidelines 2025 available at the following website: www.sadc.int The Request for Bids (RFP) is open to firms who satisfy the eligibility and qualification requirements stated in the Bidding Documents.The date and time of submission of the Bids at the address indicated in the Bidding Documents is 30th October 2026, at or before midnight, local Botswana time. Proposals received after this time and date or submitted otherwise than indicated in the Bidding Documents shall not be considered. All notifications concerning this procurement process, including modification of the Bidding Documents, results of the evaluation or cancellation notices, will be published on the following website www.sadc.int. Interested firms may seek clarification or/and additional information concerning this contract, only in writing and by latest 13th October 2026 at or before 00:00 midnight local Bots... Location: SADC Secretariat, Western Commercial Road (near Lobatse and Siboni Roads), CBD Plot 54385, Private Bag 0095, Gaborone, BOTSWANA ## Documents - 03\. RFP- Independent Analysis and Org of the SADC Secretarait revised exante (002).docx - 03 RFP Independent Analysis and Org of the SADC Secretarait 29 Sept 2026 1.pdf - 04 SPN Independent Analysis and Reorganisation HRA Final 29 Sept 2026 1.pdf - 08\. RESPONSES TO CLARIFICATIONS Independent Analysis rev.pdf - 09\. 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