Provision of Legal, Governance & Risk AdviceClosed

Overview

Provision of legal, governance and risk advisory services to establish a SAMRC Foundation. The SAMRC seeks a one-off service provider to conduct legal assessment, provide formal opinions, and design a governance and risk framework for an independent fundraising foundation, in line with Minister of Health conditions. Deliverables encompass legal opinion, governance instruments, risk controls and safeguards. This engagement is one month long with proposals valid for 90 days, briefing on 18 June 2026, and closing 24 June 2026 at 11:00 (see 220487 - specification.pdf).

Requirements

• Mandatory eligibility: valid tax clearance or PIN; CSD registration; company registration documents; BBBEE status. (see 220487 - specification.pdf)
• Required expertise: admitted attorneys with public-sector focus; CA(SA)/Accounting Officer or equivalent; demonstrated SA governance/finance experience.
• Deliverables: independent verification report for the Minister, supportive documentation, governance agreements, dissolution/termination provisions, and risk-mitigation measures. (see 220487 - specification.pdf)
• Submissions: include mandatory eligibility items plus CVs, at least 5 references, and a price quotation with a 30-day validity; project to be completed within 1 month. (see 220487 - specification.pdf)
• Evaluation: functionality and price-based criteria (with BBBEE considerations) as detailed in the specification. (see 220487 - specification.pdf)

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 24 June 2026 by 11:00; for questions, contact scm@mrc.ac.za.
• Submission method: email proposal and pricing schedule to scm@mrc.ac.za.
• Pre-qualifications: tax clearance, CSD, company docs, BBBEE status (and related eligibility items).
• Briefing: non-compulsory on 18 June 2026 at 11:00 via MS Teams; request link by emailing scm@mrc.ac.za.
• Where to obtain bid documents: see attached specification (220487 - specification.pdf) or contact SAMRC SCM for information.