REVIEW/ RECOVERY AND CALCULATION OF VALUE ADDED TAX (VAT)Closed

Overview

This tender seeks a VAT review/recovery and apportionment calculation service for Kouga Local Municipality, to apportion VAT inputs/outputs and recover/adjust VAT over a 3-year contract. Bidders with VAT consultancy capability, municipal finance experience, SAICA/SAIT registration, and the ability to transfer knowledge to municipal staff are encouraged.

Requirements

• Audited financial statements for the last 3 years; proof of SAICA/SAIT registration; company organogram.
• Valid Tax Compliance Pin; CSD number or equivalent proof; municipal billing clearance.
• B-BBEE affidavit/certificate; evidence of local presence to claim specific-goal points.
• Minimum functional assessment of 70%; demonstrated experience in complex VAT recovery (e.g., reversals of penalties) and VAT reviews.
• Project team with permanently employed qualified professionals; CPD/accreditation for skills transfer (ISO 9001:2015 or equivalent preferred).
• Detailed VAT review scope, reconciliations (VAT input/output; VAT201s), apportionment recalculation for current and prior 5 years; transfer of skills to staff.
• Performance security within 30 days of award; adherence to GCC, SCC, and SCM policies; no state-officer bid participation.

How to Apply

• Clarification session is compulsory (Tuesday 22 September 2026, 10:00) via Microsoft Teams (link in the notice) (see TENDER DOCUMENT FOR NOTICE 211/2026 VAT.pdf).
• Closing date/time per attached tender: 09 October 2026 at 12:00; submit in the correct box at 16 Woltemade Street, Jeffreys Bay, Room 122; hard copy plus electronic copy on USB/SD Card required (electronic submission accepted per metadata; the attached document emphasizes USB/SD Card and original hard copies).
• Submissions must include: Pricing Schedule A (percentage-based), Pricing Schedule B (hourly rates), Form of Offer and Acceptance, Declaration of Interest, Declaration of Bidder’s past SCM practices, Certificate for Independent Bid Determination, Special Conditions of Contract, and Tax/BBEE documentation (see TENDER DOCUMENT FOR NOTICE 211/2026 VAT.pdf).
• Registrations and pre-qualifications: Tax Compliance Pin; Central Database/SARS vetting; Kouga Supplier Database; CSD number if no TCS; B-BBEE affidavit/certificate.
• Documents to obtain: electronic tender copy from E-Tender portal or Kouga website; hard copies available on request (see documents in the notice).