# Service provider for the production of a 300-page monograph and 6 factsheets for the SABSSM project .

> This tender closed on 2026-08-12.

- **Reference:** E34674
- **Issuer:** [Human Sciences Research Council](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/human-sciences-research-council.md)
- **Region:** National
- **Type:** Request for proposal
- **Published:** 2026-08-03
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-12 18:30 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Publishing](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/J58.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Procurement of a service provider to produce a 300-page monograph and six factsheets for the SABSSM project.** HSRC seeks an experienced academic publishing partner with editorial, graphic design, typesetting, and printing capacity to deliver a print monograph (100 copies) plus an e-version and six factsheets within about three months, with ISBN registration and appropriate dissemination materials. Maximum monograph length is 80,000 words. (TOR for Publisher Child Report.pdf)

#### Requirements
- Minimum 5 years’ proven experience in academic publishing (English-language publications) and 5+ years in project management for producing/printing academic works.
- Provide a list of at least 3 scientific editors with CVs, experienced in public health/children/HIV editing.
- Editor to review draft and final monograph and six factsheets, advising on content, structure, data presentation, and dissemination.
- Production management capabilities: typesetting, indexing, formatting/graphic design, cover design, image rights, full printing process, delivery, ISBN registration, and peer-review confirmation.
- Factsheet production: graphic design, print-ready and digital-ready versions.
- Printing specs: 100 copies of the monograph; A4, 100 gsm inner pages, 200 gsm cover, color infographics, duplex printing, 2.5 cm margins, perfect binding, laminated cover, matte interior.
- Deliverables: print and e-version of monograph; print-ready and digital-ready factsheets; delivery to HSRC Pretoria office.
- Documentation: company profile/capability statement, CV of project lead, staff qualifications; at least 3 references with letters; at least 3 examples of similar publications in 5 years; detailed cost breakdown; project execution plan and timelines.
- Compliance: complete SBD forms and pricing documents; comply with evaluation criteria (80/20 or 90/10 preference system) and minimum threshold of 75.

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: **12 August 2026 16:30**. Submit via email to **znkosi@hsrc.ac.za** (no hand delivery).
- Documents to submit (from attached TOR and forms): 
  - SBD4 Bidder’s Disclosure (New SBD4.pdf) 
  - SBD6.1 Preference Points Form (SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022.pdf)
  - Company profile, capability statement, CVs of team, editors, project lead
  - Portfolio of three design/layout projects; three examples of similar publications
  - Project execution plan and timelines; detailed budget/cost breakdown
  - At least three contactable references with letters
- Briefing: not explicitly detailed in the TOR; a briefing address is listed in metadata (134 Pretorius Street, Pretoria CBD, Pretoria, 0001). Confirm if briefing is required via the issuer.
- Where to obtain bid documents: the attached TOR documents (e.g., TOR for Publisher Child Report.pdf) contain the scope and requirements; the forms above are provided as separate attachments.

## Description

Service provider for the production of a 300-page monograph and 6 factsheets for the SABSSM project .

Service provider for the production of a 300-page monograph and 6 factsheets for the SABSSM project .

Conditions: Please submit proposals via email to znkosi@hsrc.ac.za , no hand delivery will be accepted.

## Documents

- New SBD4.pdf..pdf
- SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022.pdf..pdf
- TOR for Publisher Child Report.pdf..pdf
- TOR for Publisher Child Report.pdf

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