SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF AN ETHICS RISK ASSESSMENTClosed

Overview

Procurement of an Ethics Risk Assessment (ERA) for the NRF). The National Research Foundation seeks a service provider to conduct a comprehensive ERA across NRF divisions, identify governance and ethical vulnerabilities, deliver a risk register, dashboards/heat maps, and an implementation plan, with a four-month contract period. Submission is via the NRF eTenders Portal, closing 22 September 2026 at 11:00. Deliverables and processes are specified in NRF RFQ 112 (Risk Assessement.pdf).

Requirements

• Proven ethics risk assessment capability: at least two signed, contactable references from public entities.
• Regulatory knowledge: PFMA, National Treasury Regulations, King IV, and other ethics/fraud governing laws.
• Compliance: adherence to SA data privacy and retention laws; relevant information governance.
• Team composition: minimum two facilitators (Director/Senior Manager plus Lead Consultant/Manager) with at least five years each in Ethics/Fraud Risk Management; CVs, proof of qualifications, and EOCP certification for both resources.
• Qualifications: NQF Level 7 in Risk Management/Law/Governance/Compliance or related fields plus EOCP certificate; copies to be included.
• Evidence to submit: two or more signed references, detailed CVs, proof of qualifications and EOCP, and membership proof where applicable.
• B-BBEE: valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; for specific goals, provide B-BBEE status data as part of the submission.
• Deliverables and methodology: detailed technical capabilities, methodology, work plan with timelines, and a price/price-preference evaluation approach.
• Bid validity: 120 days from closing date.

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 22 September 2026 at 11:00 (NRF RFQ 112).
• Submission method: e-tender submission via the NRF eTenders Portal (NRF RFQ 112).
• Documents to submit: SBD 1 (Procurement Invitation), SBD 3.1 (Pricing), SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form); pricing schedule; EOCP copies; CVs; two contactable references; CSD or SARS tax-compliance documents as applicable (PIN from SARS; TCS or CSD number).
• Registrations/pre-qualifications: Tax compliance status PIN, CSD registration details; Central Supplier Database registration.
• Clarifications: tender.enquiries@nrf.ac.za; NRF also provides standard inquiries process.
• Documents location: NRF eTenders Portal; accompanying document NRF RFQ 112 - Risk Assessement.pdf for specifics.
• Deliverables to NRF: ERA with risk register, dashboards/heat maps, executive presentation, and an Improvement Plan with timelines and responsibilities. (NRF RFQ 112)