# TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF LEGAL PRACTITIONERS (LAW FIRMS, ATTORNEYS, INCLUDING FIDELITY FUND ADVOCATES)

> This tender closed on 2026-07-01.

- **Reference:** RFQ NO: 04 - 2026/27
- **Issuer:** [Education, Training and Development Practices SETA](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/education-training-and-development-practices-seta.md)
- **Region:** Gauteng
- **Type:** Request for quotation
- **Published:** 2026-06-11
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-01 13:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Professional, scientific, technical](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**ETDP SETA invites bids for RFQ 04-2026/27: the appointment of legal practitioners (law firms, attorneys, including Fidelity Fund Advocates) to provide legal services on an as‑needed basis.** Services include vetting contracts, legal opinions, debt recovery, pleadings, litigation (including High Court/Labour Court), arbitration, and related tasks, with a contract duration up to 24 months. Virtual briefing on 19 June 2026 (11:00–13:00) with questions due by 22 June 16:30; submission deadline 1 July 2026 at 11:00. Submissions to etdpsetarfq@etdpseta.org.za. (ToR_Legal Services_Final.pdf)

#### Requirements
- Mandatory documents and qualifications (Folder B): 
  - Proof of CIPC registration; LPC registration for attorneys; law firm profile; JV agreement if applicable; Letter of Good Standing from LPC; proof of trust account; Fidelity Fund Certificate; COIDA letter (if applicable). (ToR_Legal Services_Final.pdf)
  - Tax compliance PIN; registration on Central Supplier Database; B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; proof of COIDA, etc. (SBD1/SBD4 references)
- Evaluation: Stage 1 administrative compliance; Stage 2 functionality minimum 80 points; Stage 3 pricing and specific goals (80/20 or 90/10 as applicable). Functional criteria include references, success rate in relevant litigation, and team qualifications. Specific goals include B-BBEE ownership and other socio-economic criteria with documentation. (ToR_Legal Services_Final.pdf; SBD 6.1)
- Mandatory insurance/compliance: GCC/SCC alignment; compliance with GCC; contract terms via SLA; adherence to B-BBEE and related procurement rules. (General Conditions of Contract_ETDP SETA.pdf)

#### How to Apply
- Submissions must be electronic in three folders via email to etdpsetarfq@etdpseta.org.za:
  - Folder A: Stage 1 Administrative Requirements
  - Folder B: Stage 2 Phase A Mandatory Requirements; Phase B Functionality
  - Folder C: Stage 3 Price and Specific Goals
- Documents to submit include SBD forms (SBD1, SBD4, SBD6.1), GCC, and a completed SBD7 contract form if awarded. Include tax PINs, CSD, BBBEE evidence, LPC/Fidelity Fund documents, and the CVs of lead attorneys. (SCM-Bid documents_SBD 1.pdf; SCM-Bid documents SBD 4.pdf; SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022_ETDP SETA.pdf)
- Briefing: mandatory, via virtual platform (access details on etdpseta.org.za from 18 June 2026). Questions due by 22 June 2026. (ToR_Legal Services_Final.pdf)
- Deadlines: Questions by 22 June 2026; Closing date 1 July 2026 at 11:00; bid validity 120 days. (SBD1; ToR_Legal Services_Final.pdf)
- Additional: Bidders must be registered on CSD; comply with POPIA/PAIA; ETDP SETA may negotiate pricing; only top bidders by points proceed to pricing. (SBD1; SBD6.1)

## Description

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF LEGAL PRACTITIONERS (LAW FIRMS, ATTORNEYS, INCLUDING FIDELITY FUND ADVOCATES)

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF LEGAL PRACTITIONERS (LAW FIRMS, ATTORNEYS, INCLUDING FIDELITY FUND ADVOCATES)

Conditions: N/A Briefing Venue: Virtual platform

## Documents

- SCM-Bid documents\_SBD 1.pdf..pdf
- BEE\_Affidavit-EME\_New.pdf..pdf
- General Conditions of Contract\_ETDP SETA.pdf..pdf
- SCM-Bid documents SBD 4.pdf..pdf
- ToR\_Legal Services\_Final.pdf..pdf
- SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022\_ETDP SETA.pdf..pdf

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