# THE APPOINTMENT OF A DEBT COLLECTION AGENCY FOR THE COLLECTION OF ARREAR TV LICENCES OR A PERIOD OF 5 YEARS

> This tender closed on 2026-09-07.

- **Reference:** RFP/TVL/2026/10252452/13
- **Issuer:** [South African Broadcasting Corporation Limited](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/south-african-broadcasting-corporation-limited.md)
- **Region:** National
- **Type:** Request for proposal
- **Published:** 2026-08-14
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-07 14:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-08-25 12:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Administrative and support services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/N.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**The appointment of a debt collection agency to recover arrear TV licences for a period of five years.** Bidders should be debt-collection providers with SA compliance, including CFDC registration, BBBEE verification, tax status clearance, and relevant TV-licence debt experience. Law firms may bid but must meet mandatory documents.

#### Requirements
- Mandatory documents (compulsory or disqualifying): proof of valid Law Society membership (law firms), proof of Debt Collector Council membership, proof of Fidelity Fund Insurance (law firms).
- Other documents: SARS PIN, original/certified BBBEE certificate (SANAS), sworn affidavit for EMEs/QSEs on turnover and black ownership, TV licence statement for company/Directors or an affidavit, certified company registration, shareholders’ certificates, IDs, last 3 years financial statements or management accounts.
- Compliance: registration with the Council for Debt Collectors; compliance with the Debt Collectors Act 114 of 1998; BBBEE level maintained/improved.
- Additional: disclose local content percentage (if applicable) and provide certifying documentation.

#### How to Apply
- Briefing: non-compulsory session on 25 August 2026 at 11:00 (virtual link provided in Annexure A).
- Submissions: electronic via rfpsubmissions@sabc.co.za as a single PDF, clearly titled in the subject line; submit at least 60 minutes before the closing time.
- Closing: 07 September 2026 at 12:00.
- Documents to submit: complete RFP documents (including SBD forms and vendor registration) and proof of registrations/certifications; register on CSD as required.
- Contacts: tender queries to tenderqueries@sabc.co.za; submissions to rfpsubmissions@sabc.co.za (Document A). 
- Bid validity: 180 days from closing (Document B).

## Description

THE APPOINTMENT OF A DEBT COLLECTION AGENCY FOR THE COLLECTION OF ARREAR TV LICENCES OR A PERIOD OF 5 YEARS

THE APPOINTMENT OF A DEBT COLLECTION AGENCY FOR THE COLLECTION OF ARREAR TV LICENCES OR A PERIOD OF 5 YEARS

Conditions: N/A Briefing Venue: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/347110307197108?p=5YJzQxYPvUiznKyOad Meeting ID: 347 110 307 197 10

## Documents

- ANNEXURE B Client Reference Letter Decbt Collection Agency Publish.docx..docx
- RFP Debt Collection Agency for Publish 2026.docx..docx
- RFP Debt Collection Agency for Publish 2026.pdf..pdf

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## Published on

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